- Basic ensembles in random matrix theory.
- Statistics of eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
- Coulomb gas and beta-ensembles.
- Invariant ensembles.
- Unitary ensembles and determinantal point processes.
- Orthogonal polynomial method.
- Local and global statistics. Loop equations.
- Dyson's Brownian motion.
- Non-invariant ensembles.
- Semi-circle law.
- Resolvent and combinatorial methods.
- General determinantal point processes and applications.
FSF3624 Random Matrices 7.5 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The goal of the course is to discuss the basic results in random matrix theory and also give some insight into the relation of random matrix theory to other areas, e.g. spectral theory and two-dimensional statistical physics.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
A Master degree including at least 30 university credits (hp) in in Mathematics.
A basic knowledge ofintegration theory (e.g. SF 2709 Integration theory), probability theory and functional analysis.
Literature
Handouts and lecture notes. A list of recommended literature will be handed out at the beginning of the course.
For the interested reader, we recommend the following books
An Introduction to Random Matrices, by Greg Anderson, Alice Guionnet, Ofer Zeitouni
Topics in Random Matrix Theory, by Terry Tao
Orthogonal Polynomials and Random Matrices: A Riemann-Hilbert approach, by Percy Deift
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- INL1 - Assignments, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
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The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Hand in assignments and an oral presentation on some topic related to the course.
Other requirements for final grade
Accepted assignments and an oral presentation.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
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Education cycle
Third cycle