Nonlinear random matrix statistics, symmetric functions and hyperdeterminants

Nonlinear statistics (i.e. statistics of permanents) on the eigenvalues of invariant random matrix models are considered for the three Dyson's symmetry classes β = 1, 2, 4. General formulas in terms of hyperdeterminants are found for β = 2. For specific cases and all βs, more computationally efficient results are obtained, based on symmetric functions expansions. As an application, we consider the case of quantum transport in chaotic cavities extending results from Savin et al (2008 Phys. Rev. B 77 125332).