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A theorem of Deny with applications to characterization problems

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Analytical Methods in Probability Theory

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A theorem of Deny is stated and applications to certain characterization problems are indicated. A martingale proof of Deny’s theorem is given for a countable Abelian group.

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  1. Fachbereich Mathematik, Universität Essen GHS, 4300, Essen

    Laurie Davies

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Daniel Dugué Eugene Lukacs Vijay K. Rohatgi

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Davies, L. (1981). A theorem of Deny with applications to characterization problems. In: Dugué, D., Lukacs, E., Rohatgi, V.K. (eds) Analytical Methods in Probability Theory. Lecture Notes in Mathematics, vol 861. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0097310

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