T. E. Harris' contributions to interacting particle systems and percolation

TL;DR

This paper reviews Ted Harris's influential contributions to the development of interacting particle systems and percolation, highlighting their impact on probability theory and mathematical physics over the past fifty years.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of Harris's pioneering work and its significance in shaping modern research in these areas.

Findings

Harris's work advanced understanding of phase transitions in percolation.

His contributions laid foundational principles for interacting particle systems.

The paper highlights Harris's influence on subsequent developments in probability and physics.

Abstract

Interacting particle systems and percolation have been among the most active areas of probability theory over the past half century. Ted Harris played an important role in the early development of both fields. This paper is a bird's eye view of his work in these fields, and of its impact on later research in probability theory and mathematical physics.