Probability Theory for Quantitative Scientists

‘An outstanding book on probability, masterfully written by world-leading experts in the field. Both accessible and profound, it is destined to become a classic for physicists and quantitative scientists alike.’ Ginestra Bianconi, Queen Mary University of London‘The book is a fascinating distillation of much of the useful parts of probability and statistics, with brilliant insights woven throughout. The connections drawn between statistical physics, the Fokker-Planck and Schrodinger equations are mind blowing.’ Persi Diaconis, Stanford University‘Here, at last, is a book that strikes the right balance between a solid presentation of probability theory and examples of advanced developments in various fields of science…this is a must read for anyone who wants to understand the use of probability in data analysis, statistical inference, or stochastic processes, as well as its deep connections to statistical physics.’ Marc Mézard, Bocconi University

Luca Leuzzi is CNR Senior Researcher at the Institute of Nanotechnology (CNR-NANOTEC) in Italy. His research focuses on disordered systems and complex photonics. He has taught undergraduate courses in probability theory, computational physics, the theory of stochastic processes, statistical physics, and machine learning at Sapienza University of Rome.

Enzo Marinari is a Professor of Theoretical Physics at the Sapienza University of Rome, renowned for his contributions to statistical mechanics and condensed matter theory. Over decades, he has taught numerous courses at Sapienza, including probability theory, computational physics, and statistical mechanics.

Giorgio Parisi is Professor Emeritus of Theoretical Physics at Sapienza University of Rome and is widely regarded as one of the leading theoretical physicists of our time. He has made seminal contributions to both statistical physics and condensed matter physics, earning him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2021. Parisi was also awarded the prestigious Wolf Prize in 2021 for his groundbreaking discoveries in disordered systems, particle physics, and statistical physics.