Topics in general relativity

• Grant number: 12/04781-4
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: May 01, 2012
• End date: December 31, 2012
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Physics - Elementary Particle Physics and Fields
• Principal Investigator: Daniel Augusto Turolla Vanzela
• Grantee: Luiz Henrique Moraes da Silva
• Host Institution: Instituto de Física de São Carlos (IFSC). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Carlos , SP, Brazil

Abstract

The purpose of the present Scientific Initiation project is to provide a deeper understanding of General Relativity (GR) for the candidate. In this vein, advanced topics of GR will be studied during the next months until the candidate finishes his undergrad studies.(AU)