We explain an exact solution of the one-dimensional
Kardar-Parisi-Zhang equation with sharp wedge initial data.
Physically this solution describes the shape fluctuations of a thin
film droplet formed by the stable phase expanding into the...
Among the bounty of brilliancies bequeathed to humanity by
Srinivasa Ramanujan, the circle method and the notion of mock theta
functions strike wonder and spark intrigue in number theorists
fresh and seasoned alike. The former creation was honed...