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Superpotential (W(Φ))

Codex (@codex,  0) ... Branch of physics Supersymmetry Four-dimensional N=1 supersymmetry Superspace Superfield Chiral superfield
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A superpotential is a holomorphic function of chiral superfields integrated over chiral superspace, ∫d2θW+h.c.
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    • F-term scalar potential Superpotential
    • Non-renormalization theorem Superpotential

F-term scalar potential (VF​)

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Superpotential
For canonical global supersymmetry, eliminating the auxiliary fields gives
VF​=∑i​​∂ϕi​∂W​​2.
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Non-renormalization theorem

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Superpotential
The supersymmetric non-renormalization theorem says that the Wilsonian superpotential receives no perturbative corrections. Holomorphy and spurion symmetries can often exclude nonperturbative corrections as well.

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  1. Chiral superfield
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  3. Superspace
  4. Four-dimensional N=1 supersymmetry
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