Probabilistic cellular automata with Andrei Toom

TL;DR

This paper reviews Andrei Toom's fundamental contributions to probabilistic cellular automata, highlighting his influence and the context of his work in the field.

Contribution

It provides an overview of Toom's key results in probabilistic cellular automata and contextualizes his work within his personal and academic background.

Findings

Summarizes Toom's main results in probabilistic cellular automata

Highlights the significance of Toom's contributions to the field

Provides historical and personal context for Toom's work

Abstract

Andrei Toom, who died in September 2022, contributed some of the most fundamental results on probabilistic cellular automata. We want to acquaint the reader with these and will also try to give the reader a look at the environment in which they were born. Toom was an original and strong personality, and other aspects of his life (education, literature) will also deserve mention.