Mathematics 797SM - ST- Statistical Mechanics

Fall
2016
01
3.00
Luc Rey-Bellet
TU TH 11:30AM 12:45PM
UMass Amherst
80499
This class will cover the foundations of statistical mechanics, including mean-field systems, Markov random fields and Gibbs measures. We will cover various applications of the theory to uncertainty quantification as well as to machine learning.
Open to Graduate students only. Note: Prerequisites include a working knowledge of probability and analysis at the graduate level. In doubt, contact the instructor.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.