The probability (''persistence'') that a real stochastic variable retains its initial sign up to time $t$ is proven to be represented by the tau-function of a sixth Painlev\'e equation whose monodromy exponents are identical to those of Bonnet surfaces.



 



Joint work with Ivan Dornic, CEA Saclay.

3 Feb 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Where
Room 4472 (Lifts 25/26)
Speakers/Performers
Prof. Robert CONTE
Université Paris-Saclay
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Department of Mathematics
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