Introduction to string theory

• Grant number: 16/06639-1
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: May 01, 2016
• End date: April 30, 2017
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Physics - Elementary Particle Physics and Fields
• Principal Investigator: Victor de Oliveira Rivelles
• Grantee: Bruno Ferreira de Santi Murino
• Host Institution: Instituto de Física (IF). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 14/18634-9 - Gauge/Gravity duality, AP.TEM

Abstract

The goal of this IC project is to expose the student to the basic notions of string theory, using a well tested undergraduate textbook. (AU)