Random matrix theory and the distribution of the primes

Prof. J. Keating FRS (Bristol University)

Friday 10th February, 2012 16:00-17:00 515

Abstract

In recent years there has been considerable interest in connections between number theory and random matrix theory. I shall illustrate some of the key ideas by focusing on one example concerning the distribution of the primes in arithmetic progressions.

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