Math Problem Statement

When the mean of a Gaussian distribution is πœ‡ ΞΌ and the variance is 𝜎 2 Οƒ 2 , the expression for its probability density function 𝑓 πœ‡ , 𝜎 2 f ΞΌ,Οƒ 2 ​ is: 𝑓 πœ‡ , 𝜎 2 ( 𝑑 ) = 1 2 πœ‹ 𝜎 2 𝑒 βˆ’ ( 𝑑 βˆ’ πœ‡ ) 2 2 𝜎 2 f ΞΌ,Οƒ 2 ​ (t)= 2πσ 2 ​ 1 ​ e βˆ’ 2Οƒ 2 (tβˆ’ΞΌ) 2 ​ Specifically, the Fourier transform of the Gaussian is given by: 𝑓 ^ 0 , 𝜎 2 ( 𝜈 ) = 𝑒 βˆ’ ( 2 πœ‹ 𝜈 ) 2 𝜎 2 / 2 f ^ ​ 0,Οƒ 2 ​ (Ξ½)=e βˆ’(2πν) 2 Οƒ 2 /2 For the convolution, the following holds: 𝑓 0 , 0.7 βˆ— 𝑓 0 , 0.3 = 𝑓 0 , 𝑐 2 f 0,7 ​ βˆ—f 0,3 ​ =f 0,c 2 ​ Calculate the corresponding standard deviation 𝑐 = 𝑐 2 c= c 2 ​ .

Solution

The problem asks to find the corresponding standard deviation cc when two Gaussian distributions f0,0.7f_{0, 0.7} and f0,0.3f_{0, 0.3} are convolved, and the result is a Gaussian distribution f0,c2f_{0, c^2}.

In general, when convolving two Gaussian distributions with variances Οƒ12\sigma_1^2 and Οƒ22\sigma_2^2, the variance of the resulting distribution is the sum of the variances:

Οƒresult2=Οƒ12+Οƒ22\sigma_{\text{result}}^2 = \sigma_1^2 + \sigma_2^2

Given the two variances in this case:

  • Οƒ12=0.7\sigma_1^2 = 0.7
  • Οƒ22=0.3\sigma_2^2 = 0.3

The resulting variance c2c^2 is:

c2=0.7+0.3=1.0c^2 = 0.7 + 0.3 = 1.0

Now, to find the standard deviation cc, we take the square root of the variance:

c=c2=1.0=1.0c = \sqrt{c^2} = \sqrt{1.0} = 1.0

Thus, the corresponding standard deviation is c=1.0c = 1.0.

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:

  1. What is the convolution of two Gaussian functions and why does it result in another Gaussian?
  2. How does the Fourier transform relate to Gaussian functions?
  3. Can you explain the properties of the Gaussian distribution that make it so widely used in statistics?
  4. How does the variance of a Gaussian affect the shape of its probability density function?
  5. 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,Οƒ^2)(t) = (1/√(2πσ^2)) * e^(-(tβˆ’ΞΌ)^2 / (2Οƒ^2))
fΜ‚(0,Οƒ^2)(Ξ½) = e^(-(2πν)^2Οƒ^2 / 2)
c^2 = Οƒ_1^2 + Οƒ_2^2
c = √c^2

Theorems

Convolution Theorem
Properties of Gaussian Functions

Suitable Grade Level

University Level - Advanced Probability and Signal Processing