Effective theories: the Horava-Lifshitz gravitational model and noncommutative theories

• Grant number: 10/11157-0
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
• Start date: November 01, 2010
• End date: August 31, 2012
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Physics - Elementary Particle Physics and Fields
• Principal Investigator: Marcelo Otavio Caminha Gomes
• Grantee: Fábio Sperotto Bemfica
• Host Institution: Instituto de Física (IF). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil

Abstract

This project contains two research themes: one theme is dedicated to the study and development of the Horava-Lifshitz theory of Gravitation, considering consistency and dynamic quantization, while the other deals with no commutative theories applied to a classical model of statistical mechanics. The study of quantum gravity as an emerging theory is also proposed. Possible links between these effective theories are considered for the study and understanding of both. (AU)