CU Algebraic Lie Theory Seminar

Nice random walks on groups

Nat Thiem, CU

February 24, 2009
2-3pm
Math 220

Abstract

Random walks on groups have come up in a surprising number of models. If they happen to also "respect" the group's representation theory, these walks become algebraically understandable. This talk explores some of the ideas of what makes an algebraically nice walk, and how one can exploit this knowledge.