Research Seminars @ Illinois

Tailored for undergraduate researchers, this calendar is a curated list of research seminars at the University of Illinois. Explore the diverse world of research and expand your knowledge through engaging sessions designed to inspire and enlighten.

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Probability Seminar - Paul Duncan (IU)

Apr 7, 2026   2:00 - 2:50 pm  
203 Transportation Building
Seminar/Symposium
Sponsor
Department of Mathematics
Speaker
Paul Duncan (Indiana U Bloomington)
Contact
Neeladri Maitra
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Originating Calendar
Mathematics Seminar Series: Probability
Title:    Random Cell Complexes and Lattice Gauge Theory.
Abstract:      Percolation theory offers a different perspective on certain statistical physics problems by translating them to questions about random graphs, often making them more tractable. This philosophy can be extended to higher dimensions, in which random graphs are replaced by less well-understood random cell complexes. We will discuss some recent progress in understanding percolation complexes, along with an application to a simplified model of lattice gauge theory. Based on joint work with Ben Schweinhart and David Sivakoff.
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