A $κ$-Symmetry Calculus for Superparticles

Abstract

We develop a $κ$-symmetry calculus for the d=2 and d=3, N=2 massive superparticles, which enables us to construct higher order $κ$-invariant actions. The method relies on a reformulation of these models as supersymmetric sigma models that are invariant under local worldline superconformal transformations. We show that the $κ$-symmetry is embedded in the superconformal symmetry so that a calculus for the $κ$-symmetry is equivalent to a tensor calculus for the latter. We develop such a calculus without the introduction of a worldline supergravity multiplet.