Mathematica Demonstrations in an introduction to Quantum Field Theory and Particle Physics

• Grant number: 24/01741-9
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: June 01, 2024
• End date: December 31, 2024
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Physics - Elementary Particle Physics and Fields
• Principal Investigator: Ricardo D'Elia Matheus
• Grantee: Bruno Gehlen Ferreira da Silva
• Host Institution: Instituto de Física Teórica (IFT). Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Campus de São Paulo. São Paulo , SP, Brazil

Abstract

It is of paramount importance to expose undergraduate students to cutting-edge physics topics as soon as they have the capacity to grasp them. In this project, our aim is to enhance candidates' education by delving into introductory texts on Particle Physics and Field Theory. In addition to the usual approach of reading books and presentations, we will complement it with the creation of Mathematica programs that will perform relevant calculations for this study. These programs will not only facilitate simulations and demonstrations, offering candidates a deeper understanding of the subject, but will also be made available to other students or the general public.