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Overview
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This course aims to teach learners how to achieve high-precision estimation of random walks in small space. The course covers topics such as comparing IntroRL vs. L via Pseudorandom Generators, Directed Graphs, Directed Laplacians, solving Laplacian systems, and derandomization via Laplacian solvers. The teaching method involves lectures and theoretical explanations. This course is intended for individuals interested in algorithms, graph theory, and random walks in computer science.
Syllabus
Intro
RL vs. L via Pseudorandom Generators
RL vs. L via Graph Algorithms
Directed Graphs
Directed Laplacians Def: The Laplacian of G is L=1-W.
Solving Laplacian systems Lx = b
Application: Deterministic Algorithms for ERWP
ERWP via Laplacians: the Eulerian case
ERWP Algorithm Outline
Unit Circle Approximation Definition of Approximation for Laplacian Matrices
Derandomization via Laplacian solvers
Open problems and future directions
Taught by
IEEE FOCS: Foundations of Computer Science