Bolzano Lecture: Hugo Duminil-Copin on critical phenomena through the lens of Ising's model

The Learned Society of the Czech Republic cordially invites you to the fifth Bolzano lecture:

Hugo Duminil-Copin

Fields Medal awardee

Critical Phenomena Through the Lens of the Ising Model

• Wednesday 16 April 2025, 2 p.m.
• The Blue Hall of the Rectorate of the Charles University, Celetná 20, Prague 1

The Ising model is one of the most fundamental lattice models in statistical physics, known for exhibiting phase transitions. Originally conceived as a model for ferromagnetism, it has since emerged as a remarkably rich mathematical framework and a powerful theoretical tool for understanding cooperative phenomena. Over the past century, extensive research has led to a profound understanding of its critical phase. In this talk, we will provide an overview of key developments in the study of this foundational model while offering broader insights into statistical physics.

Hugo Duminil-Copin

Hugo Duminil-Copin is a professor of mathematics at the University of Geneva and at the Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques in Bures-sur-Yvette. He has received several awards and prizes, including the Fields Medal, the highest mathematical award, which he received in 2022 for solving longstanding problems in the probabilistic theory of phase transitions in statistical physics.

Hugo Duminil-Copin has transformed the mathematical theory of phase transitions and opened up several new research directions. He focuses on identifying the critical point at which phase transitions occur and what happens at and around that critical point.