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Conformally invariant scaling limits
Colloquium| Speaker: | Oded Schramm, Microsoft Research |
| Location: | 1147 MSB |
| Start time: | Tue, May 8 2007, 4:10PM |
Many random two-dimensional systems appear to exhibit conformal invariance in large scales. Until recently, there was no proof or explanation for this apparent conformal invariance (except in the case of Brownian motion). I will describe these random systems, explain some of the recent insights, and show how conformal invariance is instrumental in the understanding of these systems.
Refreshments will start at 3:45 in MSB 1147. Dinner will follow the Colloquium.