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Multi-dimensional smoothing transformations: Existence, regularity and stability of fixed points

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  • Bassetti, Federico
  • Matthes, Daniel

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We analyze a class of smoothing transformations on probability measures in multiple space dimensions. Applying a synthesis of probabilistic methods and Fourier analysis, we prove existence and uniqueness of a fixed point inside the class of probability measures of finite second moment, characterize it as a scale mixture of Gaussians, and discuss its regularity. We also classify its tail, which might be of Pareto type. As an application, we study the stability of stationary solutions in a Kac-type kinetic model. In particular, we prove that the domain of attraction is precisely the probability measures of finite second moment.

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  • Bassetti, Federico & Matthes, Daniel, 2014. "Multi-dimensional smoothing transformations: Existence, regularity and stability of fixed points," Stochastic Processes and their Applications, Elsevier, vol. 124(1), pages 154-198.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:spapps:v:124:y:2014:i:1:p:154-198
    DOI: 10.1016/j.spa.2013.07.006
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