Random walks on the mapping class group
Maher, Joseph
Duke Math. J., Tome 156 (2011) no. 1, p. 429-468 / Harvested from Project Euclid
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We show that a random walk on the mapping class group of an orientable surface gives rise to a pseudo-Anosov element with asymptotic probability one. Our methods apply to many subgroups of the mapping class group, including the Torelli group.
Publié le : 2011-02-15
Classification:  37E30,  20H10,  60G50,  20F65 
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Maher, Joseph. Random walks on the mapping class group. Duke Math. J., Tome 156 (2011) no. 1, pp.  429-468. http://gdmltest.u-ga.fr/item/1297258906/