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Operator Algebra Seminars
Fri., Nov. 4, 2016 10:00 a.m. - Fri., Nov. 4, 2016 12:00 p.m.
Location: RIC 215
Speaker: Masoud Khalkhali
Title: Matrix integrals and random matrix theory from finite spectral triples
Abstract:
I shall discuss ongoing work where we study random matrix models suggested by noncommutative geometry and the quest to quantize gravity. As a rule these models are far more complicated than most of the well understood matrix models.
The possibility of a rigorous proof of a phase transition as the coupling constants varies is a very interesting and challenging problem. I shall provide necessary background material in the talk.