Student Probability Seminar

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Correlation Estimates in Spin Systems

Speaker: Xingjian Di, NYU Courant

Location: Warren Weaver Hall 1314

Date: Monday, May 15, 2023, 6:40 p.m.

Synopsis:

Spin systems are interesting by themselves, and have a deep connection to many aspects of probability and mathematical physics. In this talk, I will give an elementary introduction to spin systems. Topics will include phase transition (Lee--Yang Theorem), Peierls argument and Mermin--Wagner Theorem. Time permitting, I will discuss some recent progress on the Manhattan pinball problem (based on joint work with Wei Wu). All the materials will be presented in a non-rigorous (aka physicist-friendly) way, and no prior knowledge is assumed.