Skip to main content

Markov Processes with a Finite State Space

  • Chapter
Theory of Probability and Random Processes

Part of the book series: Universitext ((UTX))

  • 7214 Accesses

Abstract

In this section we define a homogeneous Markov process with values in a finite state space. We can assume that the state space X is the set of the first r positive integers, that is \(X =\{ 1,\ldots, r\}\).

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

eBook
USD 16.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD 16.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

Authors

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2012 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg

About this chapter

Cite this chapter

Koralov, L., Sinai, Y.G. (2012). Markov Processes with a Finite State Space. In: Theory of Probability and Random Processes. Universitext. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-68829-7_14

Download citation

Publish with us

Policies and ethics