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Brazil opens new center for theoretical physics

FEB 02, 2012
Physics Today
Science : The ICTP South American Institute for Fundamental Research (ICTP-SAIFR), which will open on 6 February, is a new regional center for theoretical physics located in São Paulo, Brazil. It is a joint project of the State University of São Paulo , the São Paulo Research Foundation , and the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste, Italy. According to its website, the ICTP-SAIFR’s goals are to conduct theoretical physics research at the highest international standards, provide an international center for schools and workshops, and support research in those South American countries where theoretical physics research is not yet well developed.
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