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Probabilistic Limit Theorems Induced by the Zeros of Polynomials

Probability 2023-12-04 v4

Abstract

Sequences of discrete random variables are studied whose probability generating functions are zero-free in a sector of the complex plane around the positive real axis. Sharp bounds on the cumulants of all orders are stated, leading to Berry-Esseen bounds, moderate deviation results, concentration inequalities and mod-Gaussian convergence. In addition, an alternate proof of the cumulant bound with improved constants for a class of polynomials all of whose roots lie on the unit circle is provided. A variety of examples is discussed in detail.

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@article{arxiv.2207.08469,
  title  = {Probabilistic Limit Theorems Induced by the Zeros of Polynomials},
  author = {Nils Heerten and Holger Sambale and Christoph Thäle},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2207.08469},
  year   = {2023}
}

Comments

Changed in [V2]: Correction of a typo, additional literature added; Changed in [v3]: Thoroughly revised version; Changed in [v4]: additional literature added

R2 v1 2026-06-25T01:00:00.248Z