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We consider the problem of estimating large rank-one matrix, given noisy observations. This inference problem is known to have a phase transition, in the sense that partial recovery of the original matrix is only possible if the signal-to-noise ratio...

The Bratteli-Vershik model is a method of producing minimal actions of the integers on a Cantor set. It was given by myself, Rich Herman and Chris Skau, building on seminal ideas of Anatoly Vershik, over 30 years ago. Rather disappointingly and...

Binocular rivalry explores the question of how the brain copes with contradictory information. A subject is shown two different pictures – one to each eye. What images does the subject perceive? Results from rivalry experiments usually lead to...

We prove that the L-space conjecture holds for those L-spaces obtained from Dehn surgery on knots which are closures of iterated 1-bridge braids, i.e., the braids obtained from satellite operations on 1-bridge braids. This statement generalizes Tran...

We consider the problem of estimating large rank-one matrix, given noisy observations. This inference problem is known to have a phase transition, in the sense that partial recovery of the original matrix is only possible if the signal-to-noise ratio...

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We consider the problem of estimating large rank-one matrix, given noisy observations. This inference problem is known to have a phase transition, in the sense that partial recovery of the original matrix is only possible if the signal-to-noise ratio...

Translation surfaces given by gluing two identical tori along a slit have genus two and two cone-type singularities of angle $4\pi$. There is a distinguished set of trajectories called saddle connections that are the straight lines trajectories...

The COVID-19 global pandemic has led to unprecedented public interest in mathematical modelling as a tool to understand the dynamics of disease spread and predict the impact of public health interventions. In this pair of talks, we will describe how...

Math Mania Event Thursday, May 14. 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Lakehill Elementary , Saanich, BC For more details please contact: pims@uvic.ca