Second order asymptotics for matrix models (Q2460324)

The asymptotical behaviour of Hermitian random matrices whose distribution is given by a small convex perturbation of the Gaussian unitary ensemble is studied. \(m\)-tuples of random matrices are considered. The first order correction to the free energy is expressed as a generating function for the enumeration of maps. This is done by proving a central limit theorem for some specific polynomials and also for arbitrary polynomials. An interpretation of the variance and of the free energy in terms of a generating function for the number of planar maps is given. Finally, the second order correction to the free energy is computed.