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Universal distribution of random matrix eigenvalues near the "birth of a cut" transition

Mathematical Physics 2007-05-23 v1 Statistical Mechanics math.MP Exactly Solvable and Integrable Systems

Abstract

We study the eigenvalue distribution of a random matrix, at a transition where a new connected component of the eigenvalue density support appears away from other connected components. Unlike previously studied critical points, which correspond to rational singularities \rho(x)\sim x^{p/q} classified by conformal minimal models and integrable hierarchies, this transition shows logarithmic and non-analytical behaviours. There is no critical exponent, instead, the power of N changes in a saw teeth behaviour.

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@article{arxiv.math-ph/0605064,
  title  = {Universal distribution of random matrix eigenvalues near the "birth of a cut" transition},
  author = {Bertrand Eynard},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math-ph/0605064},
  year   = {2007}
}

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Latex, 34 pages, 5 figures