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Attend the seventeenth lecture of the Master's level course on Markov Chains, delivered in Portuguese by Professor Milton Jara at the Instituto de Matemática Pura e Aplicada (IMPA) during the 2025 Summer School. Learn fundamental concepts of Markov Chains based on the book "Markov Chains and Mixing Times" by Levin, Peres, and Wilmer. Gain insights into both basic theory and recent research applications while building upon elementary probability concepts (equivalent to Chapter 1 of Barry James' "Probability: An Intermediate Level Course"). Benefit from a structured curriculum that spans approximately one month covering foundational chapters, followed by selected advanced topics and contemporary research applications. Some knowledge of linear algebra and elementary algebra is recommended but not mandatory. Access additional course materials and related content through IMPA's social media channels and official website.
