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Random matrix theory over finite fields: a survey

Group Theory 2007-05-23 v2 Combinatorics Probability

Abstract

First we survey generating function methods for obtaining useful probability estimates about random matrices in the finite classical groups. Then we describe a probabilistic picture of conjugacy classes which is coherent and beautiful. Connections are made with symmetric function theory, Markov chains, potential theory, Rogers-Ramanujan type identities, quivers, and various measures on partitions.

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@article{arxiv.math/0003195,
  title  = {Random matrix theory over finite fields: a survey},
  author = {Jason Fulman},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/0003195},
  year   = {2007}
}

Comments

This is much improved--less biased toward my own work and more substance