Roland Speicher (1.1) Distributions of Random Matrices and Their Limits, part 1.1
Channel: IAS | Park City Mathematics Institute | PCMI
Date: 2017-06-29

The free probability perspective on random matrices is that the large size limit of random matrices is given by some (usually interesting) operators on Hilbert spaces and corresponding operator algebras. The prototypical example for this is that independent GUE random matrices converge to free semicircular operators, which generate the free group von Neumann algebra. The usual convergence in distribution has been strengthened in recent years to a strong convergence, also taking operator norms into account. All this is on the level of polynomials. In my talk I will recall this and then go over from polynomials to rational functions (in non-commuting variables). Unbounded operators will also play a role.

Research problem presented at the 27th Annual PCMI Summer Session, Random Matrices, held June 25 – July 15, 2017. The residential, three-week Summer Session is the flagship activity of the IAS/Park City Mathematics Institute (PCMI).

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