Extreme value problems in random matrix theory and other disordered systems. (English) Zbl 1456.82488
Summary: We review some applications of central limit theorems and extreme values statistics in the context of disordered systems. We discuss several problems, in particular concerning random matrix theory and the generalization of the Tracy-Widom distribution when the disorder has “fat tails”. We underline the relevance of power-law tails for directed polymers and mean-field spin glasses and we point out various open problems and conjectures on these matters. We find that, in many instances, the assumption of Gaussian disorder cannot be taken for granted.
MSC:
| 82B44 | Disordered systems (random Ising models, random Schrödinger operators, etc.) in equilibrium statistical mechanics |
| 82B41 | Random walks, random surfaces, lattice animals, etc. in equilibrium statistical mechanics |
| 15B52 | Random matrices (algebraic aspects) |
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