The purpose of this book is to give an introduction to supersymmet-
ric quantum mechanics and review some of the recent developments of vari-
various supersymmetric methods in quantum and statistical physics, Thereby we
will touch upon some topics related to mathematical and condensed-matter
physics. A discussion of supersymmetry in atomic and nuclear physics is omit-
omitted. However, the reader will find some references in Chap. 9. Similarly, super-
symmetric field theories and supergravity are not considered in this book. In
fact, there exist already many excellent textbooks and monographs on these
topics. A list may be found in Chap. 9. Yet, it is hoped that this book may
be useful in preparing a footing for a study of supersymmetric theories in
atomic, nuclear, and particle physics.