Ergodic Theory Lectures: Jayadev Athreya
Topic
What is a Foster-Lyapunov-Margulis function? [video]
Speakers
Details
We'll show how a simple idea from probability theory on the recurrence of random walks can be used in many important dynamical and geometric situations, building on work of Eskin-Margulis and others. No prior knowledge of probability theory, random walks, or geometry is required. If time permits, as an unrelated "dessert" of sorts, we'll give a brief proof of the Hopf ratio ergodic theorem using the Birkhoff ergodic theorem for flows.
Additional Information
This event took place using zoom. A recording of this event is available on mathtube.org
Jayadev Athreya, U of Washington
Jayadev Athreya, U of Washington