Limit theorems for 2D invasion percolation

Abstract

We prove limit theorems and variance estimates for quantities related to ponds and outlets for 2D invasion percolation. We first exhibit several properties of a sequence (O(n)) of outlet variables, the nth of which gives the number of outlets in the box centered at the origin of side length 2n. The most important of these properties describes the sequence’s renewal structure and exponentially fast mixing behavior. We use these to prove a central limit theorem and strong law of large numbers for (O(n)). We then show consequences of these limit theorems for the pond radii and outlet weights.