Introduction to the Mathematical methods of theoretical Physics

• Grant number: 14/04713-4
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: May 01, 2014
• End date: December 31, 2014
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Physics - Elementary Particle Physics and Fields
• Principal Investigator: João Carlos Alves Barata
• Grantee: Lucas Lourenço Hernandes
• Host Institution: Instituto de Física (IF). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil

Abstract

The project aims an improvement of the student's Mathematical background in order to prepare him as a future researcher in Mathematical and Theoretical Physics. We will emphasize the study of subjects like Differential Geometry, Classical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity.