Canonical quantization of the massive vector supermultiplet: an example of higher-order derivative model

Abstract

The supersymmetric version of the Stueckelberg Lagrangian of the massive vector superfield leads to an example of higher-order derivative model. The canonical quantization yields massive states which compose two irreducible representations, one physical supermultiplet and another spurious. The origin of the different spurious states are investigated, especially those originating from the higher-order derivative terms. The spurious superfield is found to be decoupled when the supercurrent satisfies some appropriate conditions.