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Spectral Independence in High-Dimensional Expanders and Applications to the Hardcore Model

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Overview

Explore a 26-minute IEEE conference talk on spectral independence in high-dimensional expanders and its applications to the hardcore model. Delve into the Glauber Dynamics and spectral independence concepts before examining their relevance to the hardcore model. Understand the complexity phase transition and main results presented by authors Nima Anari, Kuikui Liu, and Shayan Oveis Gharan. Follow the strategy outline for proving spectral independence in the hardcore model and consider future research directions in this field.

Syllabus

Intro
The Glauber Dynamics
Spectral Independence (cont.)
Application: The Hardcore Model
Why care about the Hardcore Model?
A Complexity Phase Transition
Main Result
Strategy Outline
Spectral Independence for Hardcore Model
Future Directions


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IEEE FOCS: Foundations of Computer Science

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