Number Theory and Random Matrix Theory

School: May 30 to June 3, 2006

Conference: June 5 to June 8, 2006

at the

University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA

organized by

David Farmer, Steve Gonek, and Chris Hughes

Sponsored by the University of Rochester, the American Institute of Mathematics,
and the National Science Foundation.


The school:

The purpose of the school is to provide students with the necessary background in number theory and random matrix theory to understand the basics in these two areas and their overlap, and to begin research.

Lectures for the school are in Hoyt Auditorium.

Notes from all the lectures are available on the school schedule.

Students should purchase the proceedings of the Newton School on Number Theory and Random Matrix Theory. There will be assigned reading and homework before the Rochester school. The book is available from Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Homework:

Some recommended readings

Assignment 1: Poisson summation formula

Assignment 2: Euler product

Assignment 3: Matrices

 

The conference:

The first talk is at 9:00 Monday morning, June 5, and the last talk is on Thursday afternoon, June 8.

Morning talks are in Hoyt Auditorium. Afternoon talks are on the first floor of the Hylan building, either in Lander Auditorium, Hylan 101, or Hylan 102.

A conference schedule is available.

 

 

The people

Participants for the School and Conference.

Participants for the Conference only.

 

Logistical information:

Computer access

If you want wireless access on the Rochester campus, fill out the following form and fax it to Steve Gonek at (585) 273-4655. It can take a few days to process the form, so don't wait until the last minute.

Wireless access form

Travel to the School

School participants will stay at the Susan B. Anthony dormitory on the Rochester campus, for both the school and the conference. The address of the school, which you may need for visa purposes, is

Susan B. Anthony Hall
University of Rochester
500 Wilson Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14627

Check in at the dorm on 5/29 is from 8am-4pm. Anyone arriving other than those times will have to page the person on call (the number will be on the door to Susan B. Anthony Hall, and there is a phone available).

The easiest way to get to the University of Rochester campus from the airport is by taxi. This is about a 10 minute ride and costs $10-12. Ask to be dropped off at the Susan B. Anthony dormitory. Tell the desk clerk you are with the University of Rochester mathematics conference.

If you are driving, here are directions to the university. You will need a parking pass each day so, as you enter the campus, stop at the information booth and tell them you are attending the mathematics conference. The attendant will have your name, give you a free pass, and direct you to a lot.

When you check into the dormitory you will be given an information packet and name badge. You need the badge to obtain meals, so always carry it with you. If we are not paying for your room and meals, you should make a check out to us the first day of the school. Room and board is $68/day.

Travel to the Conference

Conference participants will stay at the Wellesley Inn. Reservations will be made for you. The address of the hotel, which you may need for visa purposes, is

Wellesley Inn
797 East Henrietta Rd.
Rochester, N.Y. 14623

The easiest way to get to the University of Rochester campus from the airport is by taxi. This is about a 10 minute ride and costs $10-12. Ask to be dropped off at the Wellesley Inn at 797 East Henrietta Rd. (Phone: 585-427-0130). Tell the desk clerk you are with the University of Rochester mathematics conference.

If you are driving, here are directions to the university. You will need a parking pass each day so, as you enter the campus, stop at the information booth and tell them you are attending the mathematics conference. The attendant will have your name, give you a free pass, and direct you to a lot.

When you check into the hotel you will be given an information packet and name badge. You need the badge to obtain meals, so always carry it with you. If we are not paying for your room and meals, you should make a check out to us the first day of the conference. Room and board is $94/day.

The campus is 2.8 miles from the hotel. A shuttle will run between the two three times a day. Shuttle times are: 7:30 am, 8:30 am, and 7:30 pm. The shuttle back on the night of the banquet, Tuesday, June 6, is 8:30 pm. If you wish to take the 8:30 am shuttle you should consider eating the hotel's complementary breakfast.

Meals

All meals will be served at the Meliora restaurant on campus, a short walk away from the shuttle stop. Hours are:

Breakfast:   7:30-9:00 am
Lunch:   12:30-2:00 pm
Dinner:   5:45-7:00 pm

Remember, you must present your name tag. Hours will remain the same the week of the conference except that the conference banquet on Tuesday, June 6 is from 6:00-8:00 pm.

For more information email ntrmt@aimath.org