Exceptional symmetries in light-cone superspace

Abstract

We construct maximal supergravity in five-dimensions by 'oxidizing' the four-dimensional $\mathcal{N}=8$ theory. The relevant symmetries, the unitary symplectic group $USp(8)$ and the exceptional group $E_6$, are both presented in light-cone superspace and their connections with $SU(8)$ and $E_7$ highlighted. We explain a procedure to derive higher-point interaction vertices in both the 4- and 5-dimensional supergravity theories using exclusively the exceptional symmetries. Specific forms for the quartic and quintic interaction vertices in light-cone superspace are derived.

17 pages, 2 figures, minor edits, references added

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