Math Problem Statement
When the mean of a Gaussian distribution is π ΞΌ and the variance is π 2 Ο 2 , the expression for its probability density function π π , π 2 f ΞΌ,Ο 2 β is: π π , π 2 ( π‘ ) = 1 2 π π 2 π β ( π‘ β π ) 2 2 π 2 f ΞΌ,Ο 2 β (t)= 2ΟΟ 2 β 1 β e β 2Ο 2 (tβΞΌ) 2 β Specifically, the Fourier transform of the Gaussian is given by: π ^ 0 , π 2 ( π ) = π β ( 2 π π ) 2 π 2 / 2 f ^ β 0,Ο 2 β (Ξ½)=e β(2ΟΞ½) 2 Ο 2 /2 For the convolution, the following holds: π 0 , 0.7 β π 0 , 0.3 = π 0 , π 2 f 0,7 β βf 0,3 β =f 0,c 2 β Calculate the corresponding standard deviation π = π 2 c= c 2 β .
Solution
The problem asks to find the corresponding standard deviation when two Gaussian distributions and are convolved, and the result is a Gaussian distribution .
In general, when convolving two Gaussian distributions with variances and , the variance of the resulting distribution is the sum of the variances:
Given the two variances in this case:
The resulting variance is:
Now, to find the standard deviation , we take the square root of the variance:
Thus, the corresponding standard deviation is .
Would you like more details on the convolution of Gaussian distributions or any other aspect?
Here are five follow-up questions you might find useful:
- What is the convolution of two Gaussian functions and why does it result in another Gaussian?
- How does the Fourier transform relate to Gaussian functions?
- Can you explain the properties of the Gaussian distribution that make it so widely used in statistics?
- How does the variance of a Gaussian affect the shape of its probability density function?
- What are some practical applications of convolving Gaussian functions?
Tip: When working with convolutions of Gaussians, always remember that variances add, which simplifies many problems in probability and signal processing.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Gaussian Distribution
Fourier Transform
Convolution
Variance
Standard Deviation
Formulas
f(ΞΌ,Ο^2)(t) = (1/β(2ΟΟ^2)) * e^(-(tβΞΌ)^2 / (2Ο^2))
fΜ(0,Ο^2)(Ξ½) = e^(-(2ΟΞ½)^2Ο^2 / 2)
c^2 = Ο_1^2 + Ο_2^2
c = βc^2
Theorems
Convolution Theorem
Properties of Gaussian Functions
Suitable Grade Level
University Level - Advanced Probability and Signal Processing
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