The Life and Mathematical Legacy of Thomas M. Liggett
David Aldous, Pietro Caputo, Rick Durrett, Alexander E. Holroyd, Paul, Jung, and Amber L. Puha
TL;DR
This paper is a memorial perspective celebrating the life and mathematical contributions of Thomas M. Liggett, emphasizing his influence in probability theory and interacting particle systems.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive overview of Liggett's life, work, and impact on the field of probability and interacting particle systems.
Findings
Highlights Liggett's key mathematical contributions
Reflects on his influence in probability theory
Provides personal insights into his character
Abstract
Thomas Milton Liggett was a world renowned UCLA probabilist, famous for his monograph Interacting Particle Systems. He passed away peacefully on May 12, 2020. This is a perspective article in memory of both Tom Liggett the person and Tom Liggett the mathematician.
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