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Methods of free probability

Probability 2024-08-30 v5 Mathematical Physics Combinatorics math.MP Quantum Algebra

Abstract

This is a joint introduction to classical and free probability, which are twin sisters. We first review the foundations of classical probability, notably with the main limiting theorems (CLT, CCLT, PLT, CPLT), and with a look into examples coming from Lie groups and random matrices. Then we present the foundations and main results of free probability, notably with free limiting theorems, and with a look into examples coming from quantum groups and random matrices. We discuss then a number of more advanced aspects, in relation with free geometry and with subfactor theory.

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@article{arxiv.2208.07515,
  title  = {Methods of free probability},
  author = {Teo Banica},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2208.07515},
  year   = {2024}
}

Comments

400 pages. arXiv admin note: text overlap with arXiv:2208.03600

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