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Area of Science:

• Stochastic processes and statistical mechanics.
• Mathematical modeling of physical and biological systems.

Background:

• The Laplace distribution is observed in diverse systems like glasses, colloids, and cell growth.
• Unlike Gaussian distributions, its origin is not explained by the central limit theorem.
• Sums of Laplace-distributed variables do not follow a Laplace distribution, indicating a non-trivial underlying mechanism.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify and elucidate a novel mechanism responsible for the emergence of Laplace distributions in observable random processes.
• To provide a theoretical framework for understanding the prevalence of Laplace distributions beyond simple summation.

Main Methods:

• Development of a conceptual model based on the interplay of jump and continuous components within random processes.
• Utilizing properties of Bernstein functions and associated subordinators to analyze the proposed mechanism.
• Theoretical analysis of how changes in the contribution ratio affect the overall distribution.

Main Results:

• A new mechanism leading to Laplace distributions in observable values has been identified.
• This mechanism fundamentally involves altering the balance between the jump and continuous aspects of random processes.
• The theoretical framework successfully links Bernstein functions and subordinators to the generation of Laplace distributions.

Conclusions:

• The study presents a novel explanation for the Laplace distribution in various scientific contexts.
• The findings highlight the importance of the ratio between jump and continuous dynamics in shaping random process outcomes.
• The proposed concept offers a new perspective on stochastic modeling using Bernstein functions and subordinators.