Supercharge

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In theoretical physics, a supercharge is a generator of supersymmetry transformations.

[edit] Intuitive meaning

Supercharge, denoted by the symbol Q, is an operator which transforms bosons into fermions, and vice versa. Since the supercharge operator changes a particle with spin one half to a particle with spin one or zero, the supercharge itself is a spinor that carries one half unit of spin.[1]

[edit] Commutation

Supercharge commutes with the Hamiltonian operator, such that

[ Q , H ] = 0

[edit] References

  1. ^ Supersymmetry to the rescue?
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