Transient Probability Functions: A Sample Path ApproachArticle
Authors: Michael L. Green 1; Alan Krinik 1; Carrie Mortensen 1; Gerardo Rubino 2; Randall J. Swift 1
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Michael L. Green;Alan Krinik;Carrie Mortensen;Gerardo Rubino;Randall J. Swift
1 Department of Mathematics - Pomona College
2 Architectures and network models
A new approach is used to determine the transient probability functions of Markov processes. This new solution method is a sample path counting approach and uses dual processes and randomization. The approach is illustrated by determining transient probability functions for a three-state Markov process. This approach also provides a way to calculate transient probability functions for Markov processes which have specific sample path characteristics.