Application of Integral Form Formalism to QFT and Supergravity

Explore the application of integral form formalism to quantum field theory and supergravity in this Prague Mathematical Physics Seminar talk by Pietro Antonio Grassi from Universita' del Piemonte Orientale. Begin with the motivation behind integral forms and their operative introduction. Examine the use of Poincare' dual form, specifically the Picture Changing Operator, in constructing a top form. Discover how the bosonic limit of the integral of this form over a supermanifold yields the physical action, which is equivalent to integrating a Lagrangian over the bosonic manifold embedded within the supermanifold. Gain insights into advanced mathematical concepts and their applications in theoretical physics during this hour-long seminar.