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60Gxx Stochastic processes

This subtopic introduces the core ideas in stochastic processes, including foundational concepts, standard methods, and the main questions used to organize the area. Typical uses include building mathematical background, framing related research problems, and supporting applications in neighboring fields where these concepts provide useful structure.

Specific topics

60G05 Foundations of stochastic processes

Overview

Foundations of stochastic processes. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

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Wikipedia: Stochastic process

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Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G07 General theory of stochastic processes

Overview

General theory of stochastic processes. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

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Wikipedia: Stochastic process

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Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G09 Exchangeability for stochastic processes

Overview

Exchangeability for stochastic processes. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

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Wikipedia: Stochastic process

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Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G10 Stationary stochastic processes

Overview

Stationary stochastic processes. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

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Wikipedia: Stochastic process

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Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G12 General second-order stochastic processes

Overview

General second-order stochastic processes. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

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Wikipedia: Stochastic process

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G15 Gaussian processes

Overview

Gaussian processes. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Stochastic process

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G17 Sample path properties

Overview

Sample path properties. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

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Wikipedia: Stochastic process

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Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G18 Self-similar stochastic processes

Overview

Self-similar stochastic processes. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

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Wikipedia: Stochastic process

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Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G20 Generalized stochastic processes

Overview

Generalized stochastic processes. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Stochastic process

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G22 Fractional processes, including fractional Brownian motion

Overview

Fractional processes, including fractional Brownian motion. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Stochastic process

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G25 Prediction theory

Overview

Prediction theory. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Stochastic process

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G30 Continuity and singularity of induced measures

Overview

Continuity and singularity of induced measures. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Stochastic process

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G35 Signal detection and filtering

Overview

Signal detection and filtering. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Stochastic process

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G40 Stopping times; optimal stopping problems; gambling theory

Overview

Stopping times; optimal stopping problems; gambling theory. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Stochastic process

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G42 Martingales with discrete parameter

Overview

Martingales with discrete parameter. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Stochastic process

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G44 Martingales with continuous parameter

Overview

Martingales with continuous parameter. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Stochastic process

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G46 Martingales and classical analysis

Overview

Martingales and classical analysis. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Stochastic process

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G48 Generalizations of martingales

Overview

Generalizations of martingales. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Stochastic process

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G50 Sums of independent random variables; random walks

Overview

Sums of independent random variables; random walks. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Stochastic process

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G51 Processes with independent increments; Lévy processes

Overview

Processes with independent increments; Lévy processes. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Stochastic process

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G52 Stable stochastic processes

Overview

Stable stochastic processes. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Stochastic process

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G55 Point processes (e.g., Poisson, Cox, Hawkes processes)

Overview

Point processes (e.g., Poisson, Cox, Hawkes processes). This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Stochastic process

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G57 Random measures

Overview

Random measures. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Stochastic process

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G60 Random fields

Overview

Random fields. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Stochastic process

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G65 Quadratic variation processes

Overview

Quadratic variation processes. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Stochastic process

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G70 Extreme value theory; extremal stochastic processes

Overview

Extreme value theory; extremal stochastic processes. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Stochastic process

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks

60G99 None of the above

Overview

None of the above. This topic studies stochastic processes in continuous and discrete time, emphasizing structural properties, dependence, and path behavior.

Related Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia: Stochastic process

Useful Links

Key Ideas

  • time-indexed random evolution
  • sample path regularity and dependence
  • distributional and functional process viewpoints

Typical Uses

Used to model random temporal phenomena and derive probabilistic structure for evolving systems.

Applications

  • Signal and time-series modeling
  • Finance and risk dynamics
  • Queueing and reliability models

References

Recommended Textbooks