Small eigenvalues of large Hankel matrices

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Abstract: In this paper we investigate the smallest eigenvalue, denoted as laN, of a (N+1)imes(N+1) Hankel or moments matrix, associated with the weight, , in the large N limit. Using a previous result, the asymptotics for the polynomials, Pn(z),zotin[0,infty), orthonormal with respect to w, which are required in the determination of laN are found. Adopting an argument of Szeg"{o} the asymptotic behaviour of laN, for where the related moment problem is determinate, is derived. This generalises the result given by Szeg"{o} for . It is shown that for the smallest eigenvalue of the infinite Hankel matrix is zero, while for it is greater then a positive constant. This shows a phase transition in the corresponding Hermitian random matrix model as the parameter varies with identified as the critical point. The smallest eigenvalue at this point is conjectured.




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