Math Problem Statement
Let W(t) be a 3-dimensional Brownian motion. Using this process we can define the two processes B1(t) = γW1(t) + αW2(t) − √1 W3(t) 2 11 B2(t) = 2W1(t) + βW2(t) + 3√2W3(t) Find the value(s) of α, β, and γ that will allow you to prove that B(t) a 2-dimensional Brownian motion, and then complete the proof.
Solution
To prove that is a 2-dimensional Brownian motion, we need to ensure that and satisfy the requirements of Brownian motion. Specifically:
- Each must be normally distributed with mean zero and variance .
- The increments of are independent and stationary.
- and must be uncorrelated.
Given:
we proceed as follows:
Step 1: Variance Condition
We need the variances of and to each equal . To find this, we calculate the variances of and based on the variances of the components , , and , each of which is an independent 1-dimensional Brownian motion with variance . Thus:
For :
= \gamma^2 t + \alpha^2 t + 11t = t.$$ Dividing both sides by $$t$$, we get: $$\gamma^2 + \alpha^2 + 11 = 1.$$ For $$B_2(t)$$: $$\operatorname{Var}(B_2(t)) = 4 \operatorname{Var}(W_1(t)) + \beta^2 \operatorname{Var}(W_2(t)) + (3\sqrt{2})^2 \operatorname{Var}(W_3(t)) = 4t + \beta^2 t + 18t = t.$$ Dividing by $$t$$: $$4 + \beta^2 + 18 = 1,$$ which simplifies to: $$\beta^2 = -21.$$Ask a new question for Free
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Stochastic Processes
Brownian Motion
Probability Theory
Multidimensional Calculus
Formulas
Variance of B1(t): Var(B1(t)) = γ^2 Var(W1(t)) + α^2 Var(W2(t)) + (√11)^2 Var(W3(t))
Variance of B2(t): Var(B2(t)) = 4 Var(W1(t)) + β^2 Var(W2(t)) + (3√2)^2 Var(W3(t))
Theorems
Properties of Brownian Motion
Uncorrelated Increments in Brownian Motion
Suitable Grade Level
University Level (Advanced Probability and Stochastic Processes)
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