Algebraic curves

• Grant number: 12/15109-5
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: November 01, 2012
• End date: October 31, 2013
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Mathematics - Algebra
• Principal Investigator: Herivelto Martins Borges Filho
• Grantee: Alex Freitas de Campos
• Host Institution: Instituto de Ciências Matemáticas e de Computação (ICMC). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Carlos , SP, Brazil

Abstract

This project aims to introduce the main concepts and results of the theory of algebraic curves, with particular emphasis on curves over finite fields and their applications.(AU)