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Complete convergence of randomly weighted END sequences and its application
Penghua Li1, Xiaoqin Li2, Kehan Wu3
1Automotive Electronics Engineering Research Center, College of Automation, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing, 400065 China.
Summary
This study explores complete convergence for randomly weighted extended negatively dependent (END) random variables. Findings advance understanding of dependent structures and state observer convergence in systems.
Area of Science:
- Probability Theory
- Stochastic Processes
- Control Systems Engineering
Background:
- Extended negatively dependent (END) random variables are a key structure in probability theory.
- Understanding convergence properties of partial sums is crucial for statistical analysis.
- State observers for linear-time-invariant systems require robust convergence guarantees.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the complete convergence of partial sums for randomly weighted END random variables.
- To establish results on complete moment convergence and the strong law of large numbers for END structures.
- To apply these findings to analyze the convergence of state observers in dynamic systems.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing techniques from probability theory to analyze partial sums of dependent random variables.
- Developing novel inequalities and lemmas tailored for extended negative dependence.
- Applying established convergence theorems to the specific context of END random variables.
Main Results:
- Established theorems on the complete convergence of partial sums for randomly weighted END random variables.
- Obtained new results for complete moment convergence and the strong law of large numbers under END conditions.
- Demonstrated the applicability of these convergence properties to state observer analysis.
Conclusions:
- The study provides significant theoretical advancements in the convergence properties of dependent random variables.
- The obtained results offer a stronger theoretical foundation for analyzing state observer convergence.
- This work extends and generalizes existing findings in the field of dependent random variables and their applications.
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