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SUMMARY:The Mathematics of Card Shuffling: A Journey Towards Randomness - 
 Dr Itay Glazer (Technion)
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260209T171500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260209T190000Z
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DESCRIPTION:How many shuffles does it take to mix a deck of 52 playing car
 ds? Behind this simple question lies a surprisingly deep mathematical theo
 ry. In this lecture\, we explore what it means for a deck of cards to be 
 ‘well mixed’\, examine several classical shuffling methods\, and see w
 hy certain methods require far more iterations to produce a random deck th
 an others. We will view card shuffling through the lens of random walks\, 
 a mathematical framework used to model phenomena across physics\, evolutio
 nary biology and beyond.\n\nThe presentation will be followed by discussio
 n and drinks. The event is free. Registration required via the form below.
 \n\nThis event will take place in accordance with the framework developed 
 by a number of Oxford colleges\, including Worcester College\, to promote 
 free speech at Oxford. Details of this framework and ‘tips’ for produc
 tive discussion of difficult topics are to be found at: www.worc.ox.ac.uk/
 fos. By attending this event\, attendees agree to adhere to these guidelin
 es and the terms and conditions of the event which uphold Worcester Colleg
 e’s commitment to freedom of speech: www.worc.ox.ac.uk/fos/massada\nSpea
 kers:\nDr Itay Glazer (Technion)
LOCATION:Worcester College (Sultan Nazrin Shah Centre)\, Walton Street OX1
  2HB
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URL:https://talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/158a10f5-cec2-4420-924e-a084d6faf11e/
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