The MSSM and Why it Works

Abstract

An introduction to the minimal supersymmetric standard model is presented. We emphasize phenomenological motivations for this model, along with examples of experimental tests. Particular attention is paid to the Higgs sector of the theory.

5 lectures given at the 1997 TASI summer school, "Supersymmetry, Supergravity, and Supercolliders"; 81 pages, uses sprocl.sty

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