Presents an introduction to the modern approach to the theory of Markov chains. This book intends to determine the rate of convergence of a Markov chain to the stationary distribution as a function of the size and geometry of the state space. It provides introductions to some central models of statistical mechanics.
Presents an introduction to the modern approach to the theory of Markov chains. This book intends to determine the rate of convergence of a Markov chain to the stationary distribution as a function of the size and geometry of the state space. It provides introductions to some central models of statistical mechanics.