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Area of Science:

  • Stochastic processes and mathematical physics.
  • Anomalous diffusion modeling.
  • Fractional calculus and stochastic analysis.

Background:

  • The continuous-time random walk (CTRW) is a fundamental pure-jump stochastic process with broad applications.
  • Understanding CTRWs is crucial for modeling complex systems in physics, finance, and economics.
  • Existing models often rely on standard diffusion equations, which may not capture anomalous behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and analyze stochastic integrals driven by CTRWs, including Itō and Stratonovich cases.
  • To investigate the martingale properties of CTRWs and their associated stochastic integrals.
  • To develop a phenomenological model for anomalous diffusion using CTRWs and fractional diffusion equations.

Main Methods:

  • Definition of stochastic integrals for CTRWs.
  • Application of the martingale transform theorem.
  • Monte Carlo simulations for integral computation and analysis.
  • Numerical calculations for CTRW properties with Lévy stable and Mittag-Leffler distributions.
  • Derivation and verification of an analytic expression for quadratic variation.

Main Results:

  • A class of stochastic integrals driven by CTRWs is defined, encompassing Itō and Stratonovich integrals.
  • It is proven that CTRWs with zero-mean jumps are martingales, and their Itō integrals are also martingales.
  • Numerical calculations reveal relationships between CTRWs, quadratic variation, and integrals for specific fat-tailed distributions.
  • The CTRW in the diffusive limit satisfies fractional diffusion equations, modeling anomalous diffusion.
  • An analytic expression for the quadratic variation of the fractional diffusion process is derived and validated.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides a rigorous framework for stochastic integrals of CTRWs, extending their applicability.
  • The findings confirm the martingale nature of CTRW Itō integrals, simplifying theoretical analysis.
  • CTRWs with fat-tailed jump and waiting time distributions offer a powerful framework for modeling anomalous diffusion.
  • The connection to fractional diffusion equations provides a robust theoretical basis for anomalous transport phenomena.