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Higher-derivative supergravity in U(l) superspace

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The complete structure of curvature squared terms is analyzed in the context of chirally extended supergravity, with special emphasis on the gravitationally induced Fayet-Iliopoulos D-term. Coupling of (chiral) matter is discussed in relation with a possible extension to (7(1) supergravity of the equivalence mechanism between R + αR2 and General Relativity coupled to a scalar. a Unité Propre de Recherche 7061

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Le Dû, R. Higher-derivative supergravity in U(l) superspace. Eur. Phys. J. C 5, 181–187 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s100529800819

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