Maarten Vanlessen
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Maarten Vanlessen has a total of 6 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Arno B. J. Kuijlaars
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
4 shared publications - Dimitri Gioev
University of Rochester
1 shared publication - Kenneth T.-R. McLaughlin
Department of Mathematics, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
1 shared publication - Percy Deift
New York University
1 shared publication - Thomas Kriecherbauer
Fakultät für Mathematik Institut für Theoretische Physik Ruhr-Universität Bochum Universität zu Köln
1 shared publication - Walter Van Assche
KU Leuven Belgium
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
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Universality for orthogonal and symplectic Laguerre-type ensembles
We give a proof of the Universality Conjecture for orthogonal (beta=1) and symplectic (beta=4) random matrix ensembles of Laguerre-type in the bulk of the spectrum as well as at the hard and soft spectral edges. Our results are stated precisely in the Introduction (Theorems 1.1, 1.4, 1.6 and Corollaries 1.2, 1.5, 1.7). They concern the appropriately rescaled kernels K_{n,beta}, correlation and cluster functions, gap probabilities and the distributions of the largest and smallest eigenvalues. Corresponding results for unitary (beta=2) Laguerre-type ensembles have been proved by the fourth author in [23]. The varying weight case at the hard spectral edge was analyzed in [13] for beta=2: In this paper we do not consider varying weights. Our proof follows closely the work of the first two authors who showed in [7], [8] analogous results for Hermite-type ensembles. As in [7], [8] we use the version of the orthogonal polynomial method presented in [25], [22] to analyze the local eigenvalue statistics. The necessary asymptotic information on the Laguerre-type orthogonal polynomials is taken from [23].
Open AccessUniversality for orthogonal and symplectic Laguerre-type ensembles
We give a proof of the Universality Conjecture for orthogonal (beta=1) and symplectic (beta=4) random matrix ensembles of Laguerre-type in the bulk of the spectrum as well as at the hard and soft spectral edges. Our results are stated precisely in the Introduction (Theorems 1.1, 1.4, 1.6 and Corollaries 1.2, 1.5, 1.7). They concern the appropriately rescaled kernels K_{n,beta}, correlation and cluster functions, gap probabilities and the distributions of the largest and smallest eigenvalues. Corresponding results for unitary (beta=2) Laguerre-type ensembles have been proved by the fourth author in [23]. The varying weight case at the hard spectral edge was analyzed in [13] for beta=2: In this paper we do not consider varying weights. Our proof follows closely the work of the first two authors who showed in [7], [8] analogous results for Hermite-type ensembles. As in [7], [8] we use the version of the orthogonal polynomial method presented in [25], [22] to analyze the local eigenvalue statistics. The necessary asymptotic information on the Laguerre-type orthogonal polynomials is taken from [23].
- 11 November 2004
- Published by Springer Nature in Communications in Mathematical Physics
- Vol. 253 (3) , 535-560
Universal Behavior for Averages of Characteristic Polynomials at the Origin of the Spectrum
- 11 November 2004
- Published by Springer Nature in Communications in Mathematical Physics
- Vol. 253 (3) , 535-560
Universal Behavior for Averages of Characteristic Polynomials at the Origin of the Spectrum
- 1 November 2003
- Published by Springer Nature in Communications in Mathematical Physics
- Vol. 243 (1) , 163-191
Universality for Eigenvalue Correlations at the Origin of the Spectrum
- 1 November 2003
- Published by Springer Nature in Communications in Mathematical Physics
- Vol. 243 (1) , 163-191
Universality for Eigenvalue Correlations at the Origin of the Spectrum
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The Riemann-Hilbert approach to strong asymptotics for orthogonal polynomials on [-1,1]
We consider polynomials that are orthogonal on $[-1,1]$ with respect to a modified Jacobi weight $(1-x)^\alpha (1+x)^\beta h(x)$, with $\alpha,\beta>-1$ and $h$ real analytic and stricly positive on $[-1,1]$. We obtain full asymptotic expansions for the monic and orthonormal polynomials outside the interval $[-1,1]$, for the recurrence coefficients and for the leading coefficients of the orthonormal polynomials. We also deduce asymptotic behavior for the Hankel determinants. For the asymptotic analysis we use the steepest descent technique for Riemann--Hilbert problems developed by Deift and Zhou, and applied to orthogonal polynomials on the real line by Deift, Kriecherbauer, McLaughlin, Venakides, and Zhou. In the steepest descent method we will use the Szeg\H{o} function associated with the weight and for the local analysis around the endpoints $\pm 1$ we use Bessel functions of appropriate order, whereas Deift et al. use Airy functions.Open AccessThe Riemann-Hilbert approach to strong asymptotics for orthogonal polynomials on [-1,1]
We consider polynomials that are orthogonal on $[-1,1]$ with respect to a modified Jacobi weight $(1-x)^\alpha (1+x)^\beta h(x)$, with $\alpha,\beta>-1$ and $h$ real analytic and stricly positive on $[-1,1]$. We obtain full asymptotic expansions for the monic and orthonormal polynomials outside the interval $[-1,1]$, for the recurrence coefficients and for the leading coefficients of the orthonormal polynomials. We also deduce asymptotic behavior for the Hankel determinants. For the asymptotic analysis we use the steepest descent technique for Riemann--Hilbert problems developed by Deift and Zhou, and applied to orthogonal polynomials on the real line by Deift, Kriecherbauer, McLaughlin, Venakides, and Zhou. In the steepest descent method we will use the Szeg\H{o} function associated with the weight and for the local analysis around the endpoints $\pm 1$ we use Bessel functions of appropriate order, whereas Deift et al. use Airy functions. - Open Access
Universal behavior for averages of characteristic polynomials at the origin of the spectrum
It has been shown by Strahov and Fyodorov that averages of products and ratios of characteristic polynomials corresponding to Hermitian matrices of a unitary ensemble, involve kernels related to orthogonal polynomials and their Cauchy transforms. We will show that, for the unitary ensemble $\frac{1}{\hat Z_n}|\det M|^{2\alpha}e^{-nV(M)}dM$ of $n\times n$ Hermitian matrices, these kernels have universal behavior at the origin of the spectrum, as $n\to\infty$, in terms of Bessel functions. Our approach is based on the characterization of orthogonal polynomials together with their Cauchy transforms via a matrix Riemann-Hilbert problem, due to Fokas, Its and Kitaev, and on an application of the Deift/Zhou steepest descent method for matrix Riemann-Hilbert problems to obtain the asymptotic behavior of the Riemann-Hilbert problem.Open AccessUniversal behavior for averages of characteristic polynomials at the origin of the spectrum
It has been shown by Strahov and Fyodorov that averages of products and ratios of characteristic polynomials corresponding to Hermitian matrices of a unitary ensemble, involve kernels related to orthogonal polynomials and their Cauchy transforms. We will show that, for the unitary ensemble $\frac{1}{\hat Z_n}|\det M|^{2\alpha}e^{-nV(M)}dM$ of $n\times n$ Hermitian matrices, these kernels have universal behavior at the origin of the spectrum, as $n\to\infty$, in terms of Bessel functions. Our approach is based on the characterization of orthogonal polynomials together with their Cauchy transforms via a matrix Riemann-Hilbert problem, due to Fokas, Its and Kitaev, and on an application of the Deift/Zhou steepest descent method for matrix Riemann-Hilbert problems to obtain the asymptotic behavior of the Riemann-Hilbert problem. - Open Access
Universality for eigenvalue correlations at the origin of the spectrum
We establish universality of local eigenvalue correlations in unitary random matrix ensembles (1/Z_n) |\det M|^{2\alpha} e^{-n\tr V(M)} dM near the origin of the spectrum. If V is even, and if the recurrence coefficients of the orthogonal polynomials associated with |x|^{2\alpha} e^{-nV(x)} have a regular limiting behavior, then it is known from work of Akemann et al., and Kanzieper and Freilikher that the local eigenvalue correlations have universal behavior described in terms of Bessel functions. We extend this to a much wider class of confining potentials V. Our approach is based on the steepest descent method of Deift and Zhou for the asymptotic analysis of Riemann-Hilbert problems. This method was used by Deift et al. to establish universality in the bulk of the spectrum. A main part of the present work is devoted to the analysis of a local Riemann-Hilbert problem near the origin.
Open AccessUniversality for eigenvalue correlations at the origin of the spectrum
We establish universality of local eigenvalue correlations in unitary random matrix ensembles (1/Z_n) |\det M|^{2\alpha} e^{-n\tr V(M)} dM near the origin of the spectrum. If V is even, and if the recurrence coefficients of the orthogonal polynomials associated with |x|^{2\alpha} e^{-nV(x)} have a regular limiting behavior, then it is known from work of Akemann et al., and Kanzieper and Freilikher that the local eigenvalue correlations have universal behavior described in terms of Bessel functions. We extend this to a much wider class of confining potentials V. Our approach is based on the steepest descent method of Deift and Zhou for the asymptotic analysis of Riemann-Hilbert problems. This method was used by Deift et al. to establish universality in the bulk of the spectrum. A main part of the present work is devoted to the analysis of a local Riemann-Hilbert problem near the origin.
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Strong asymptotics of the recurrence coefficients of orthogonal polynomials associated to the generalized Jacobi weight
We study asymptotics of the recurrence coefficients of orthogonal polynomials associated to the generalized Jacobi weight, which is a weight function with a finite number of algebraic singularities on $[-1,1]$. The recurrence coefficients can be written in terms of the solution of the corresponding Riemann-Hilbert problem for orthogonal polynomials. Using the steepest descent method of Deift and Zhou, we analyze the Riemann-Hilbert problem, and obtain complete asymptotic expansions of the recurrence coefficients. We will determine explicitly the order $1/n$ terms in the expansions. A critical step in the analysis of the Riemann-Hilbert problem will be the local analysis around the algebraic singularities, for which we use Bessel functions of appropriate order.Open AccessStrong asymptotics of the recurrence coefficients of orthogonal polynomials associated to the generalized Jacobi weight
We study asymptotics of the recurrence coefficients of orthogonal polynomials associated to the generalized Jacobi weight, which is a weight function with a finite number of algebraic singularities on $[-1,1]$. The recurrence coefficients can be written in terms of the solution of the corresponding Riemann-Hilbert problem for orthogonal polynomials. Using the steepest descent method of Deift and Zhou, we analyze the Riemann-Hilbert problem, and obtain complete asymptotic expansions of the recurrence coefficients. We will determine explicitly the order $1/n$ terms in the expansions. A critical step in the analysis of the Riemann-Hilbert problem will be the local analysis around the algebraic singularities, for which we use Bessel functions of appropriate order. - Open Access
Universality for eigenvalue correlations from the modified Jacobi unitary ensemble
The eigenvalue correlations of random matrices from the Jacobi Unitary Ensemble have a known asymptotic behavior as their size tends to infinity. In the bulk of the spectrum the behavior is described in terms of the sine kernel, and at the edge in terms of the Bessel kernel. We will prove that this behavior persists for the Modified Jacobi Unitary Ensemble. This generalization of the Jacobi Unitary Ensemble is associated with the modified Jacobi weight w(x)=(1-x)^\alpha (1+x)^\beta h(x) where the extra factor h is assumed to be real analytic and strictly positive on [-1,1]. We use the connection with the orthogonal polynomials with respect to the modified Jacobi weight, and recent results on strong asymptotics derived by K.T-R McLaughlin, W. Van Assche and the authors.
Open AccessUniversality for eigenvalue correlations from the modified Jacobi unitary ensemble
The eigenvalue correlations of random matrices from the Jacobi Unitary Ensemble have a known asymptotic behavior as their size tends to infinity. In the bulk of the spectrum the behavior is described in terms of the sine kernel, and at the edge in terms of the Bessel kernel. We will prove that this behavior persists for the Modified Jacobi Unitary Ensemble. This generalization of the Jacobi Unitary Ensemble is associated with the modified Jacobi weight w(x)=(1-x)^\alpha (1+x)^\beta h(x) where the extra factor h is assumed to be real analytic and strictly positive on [-1,1]. We use the connection with the orthogonal polynomials with respect to the modified Jacobi weight, and recent results on strong asymptotics derived by K.T-R McLaughlin, W. Van Assche and the authors.