We are interested in the convergence rates of the submartingale Wn=Z_(n)/Π_(n)to its limit W,where(Π_(n))is the usually used norming sequence and(Z_(n))is a supercritical branching process with immigration(Y_(n))in ...We are interested in the convergence rates of the submartingale Wn=Z_(n)/Π_(n)to its limit W,where(Π_(n))is the usually used norming sequence and(Z_(n))is a supercritical branching process with immigration(Y_(n))in a stationary and ergodic environmentξ.Under suitable conditions,we establish the following central limit theorems and results about the rates of convergence in probability or in law:(i)W-W_(n) with suitable normalization converges to the normal law N(0,1),and similar results also hold for W_(n+k)-W_(n) for each fixed k∈N^(*);(ii)for a branching process with immigration in a finite state random environment,if W_(1) has a finite exponential moment,then so does W,and the decay rate of P(|W-W_(n)|>ε)is supergeometric;(iii)there are normalizing constants an(ξ)(that we calculate explicitly)such that a_(n)(ξ)(W-W_(n))converges in law to a mixture of the Gaussian law.展开更多
This article deals with some properties of Galton-Watson branching processes in varying environments. A necessary and suffcient condition for relative recurrent state is presented, and a series of ratio limit properti...This article deals with some properties of Galton-Watson branching processes in varying environments. A necessary and suffcient condition for relative recurrent state is presented, and a series of ratio limit properties of the transition probabilities are showed.展开更多
For continuous-state branching processes in Lévy random environments, the recursion of n-moments and the equivalent condition for the existence of general f-moments are established, where f is a positive continuo...For continuous-state branching processes in Lévy random environments, the recursion of n-moments and the equivalent condition for the existence of general f-moments are established, where f is a positive continuous function satisfying some standard conditions.展开更多
Let(Z_(n))be a branching process with immigration in a random environmentξ,whereξis an independent and identically distributed sequence of random variables.We show asymptotic properties for all the moments of Z_(n) ...Let(Z_(n))be a branching process with immigration in a random environmentξ,whereξis an independent and identically distributed sequence of random variables.We show asymptotic properties for all the moments of Z_(n) and describe the decay rates of the n-step transition probabilities.As applications,a large deviation principle for the sequence log Z_(n) is established,and related large deviations are also studied.展开更多
Let(Zn)be a supercritical branching process with immigration in an independent and identically distributed random environment.Under necessary moment conditions,we show the exact convergence rate in the central limit t...Let(Zn)be a supercritical branching process with immigration in an independent and identically distributed random environment.Under necessary moment conditions,we show the exact convergence rate in the central limit theorem on log Zn and establish the corresponding local limit theorem by using the moments of the natural submartingale and the convergence rates of its logarithm.By similar approach and with the help of a change of measure,we also present the so-called integrolocal theorem and integral large deviation theorem to characterize the precise asymptotics of the upper large deviations.展开更多
Let(Z_(n))be a supercritical bisexual branching process in a random environmentξ.We study the almost sure(a.s.)convergence rate of the submartingale W_(n)=Z_(n)/In to its limit W,where(In)is an usually used norming s...Let(Z_(n))be a supercritical bisexual branching process in a random environmentξ.We study the almost sure(a.s.)convergence rate of the submartingale W_(n)=Z_(n)/In to its limit W,where(In)is an usually used norming sequence.We prove that under a moment condition of order p∈(1,2),W-W_(n)=o(e^(-na))a.s.for some a>0 that we find explicitly;assuming the logarithmic moment condition holds,we haveW-W_(n)=o(n^(-α))a.s..In order to obtain these results,we provide the L^(p)-convergence of(W_(n));similar conclusions hold for a bisexual branching process in a varying environment.展开更多
Let W be the limit of the normalized population size of a supercritical branching process in a varying or random environment. By an elementary method, we find sufficient conditions under which W has finite weighted mo...Let W be the limit of the normalized population size of a supercritical branching process in a varying or random environment. By an elementary method, we find sufficient conditions under which W has finite weighted moments of the form EWpl(W), where p > 1, l 0 is a concave or slowly varying function.展开更多
Let(Z_n) be a supercritical branching process with immigration in a random environment. Firstly, we prove that under a simple log moment condition on the offspring and immigration distributions, the naturally normaliz...Let(Z_n) be a supercritical branching process with immigration in a random environment. Firstly, we prove that under a simple log moment condition on the offspring and immigration distributions, the naturally normalized population size W_n converges almost surely to a finite random variable W. Secondly, we show criterions for the non-degeneracy and for the existence of moments of the limit random variable W. Finally, we establish a central limit theorem, a large deviation principle and a moderate deviation principle about log Z_n.展开更多
In this paper, we consider a bisexual Galton-Watson branching process whose offspring probability distribution is controlled by a random environment proccss. Some results for the probability generating functions assoc...In this paper, we consider a bisexual Galton-Watson branching process whose offspring probability distribution is controlled by a random environment proccss. Some results for the probability generating functions associated with the process are obtained and sufficient conditions for certain extinction and for non-certain extinction are established.展开更多
We consider an age-dependent branching process in random environments. The environments are represented by a stationary and ergodic sequence ξ = (ξ 0, ξ 1,…) of random variables. Given an environment ξ, the proce...We consider an age-dependent branching process in random environments. The environments are represented by a stationary and ergodic sequence ξ = (ξ 0, ξ 1,…) of random variables. Given an environment ξ, the process is a non-homogenous Galton-Watson process, whose particles in n-th generation have a life length distribution G(ξ n ) on ?+, and reproduce independently new particles according to a probability law p(ξ n ) on ?. Let Z(t) be the number of particles alive at time t. We first find a characterization of the conditional probability generating function of Z(t) (given the environment ξ) via a functional equation, and obtain a criterion for almost certain extinction of the process by comparing it with an embedded Galton-Watson process. We then get expressions of the conditional mean E ξ Z(t) and the global mean EZ(t), and show their exponential growth rates by studying a renewal equation in random environments.展开更多
Let{Zn,n≥0}be a supercritical branching process in an independent and identically distributed random environment.We prove Cramer moderate deviations and Berry-Esseen bounds for log(Zn+n0/Zn0)uniformly in n0∈N,which ...Let{Zn,n≥0}be a supercritical branching process in an independent and identically distributed random environment.We prove Cramer moderate deviations and Berry-Esseen bounds for log(Zn+n0/Zn0)uniformly in n0∈N,which extend the corresponding results by I.Grama,Q.Liu,and M.Miqueu[Stochastic Process.Appl.,2017,127:1255-1281]established for n0=0.The extension is interesting in theory,and is motivated by applications.A new method is developed for the proofs;some conditions of Grama et al.are relaxed in our present setting.An example of application is given in constructing confidence intervals to estimate the criticality parameter in terms of log(Zn+n0/Zn0)and n.展开更多
We consider a supercritical branching process (Zn) in an independent and identically distributed random environment ξ, and present some recent results on the asymptotic properties of the limit variable W of the nat...We consider a supercritical branching process (Zn) in an independent and identically distributed random environment ξ, and present some recent results on the asymptotic properties of the limit variable W of the natural martingale Wn = Zn/E[Zn|ξ], the convergence rates of W - Wn (by considering the convergence in law with a suitable norming, the almost sure convergence, the convergence in Lp, and the convergence in probability), and limit theorems (such as central limit theorems, moderate and large deviations principles) on (log Zn).展开更多
We consider harmonic moments of branching processes in general random environments. For a sequence of square integrable random variables, we give some conditions such that there is a positive constant c that every var...We consider harmonic moments of branching processes in general random environments. For a sequence of square integrable random variables, we give some conditions such that there is a positive constant c that every variable in this sequence belong to Ac or A1c uniformly.展开更多
In this paper, we study the total number of progeny, W, before regenerating of multitype branching process with immigration in random environment. We show that the tail probability of |W| is of order t-κ as t→∞, ...In this paper, we study the total number of progeny, W, before regenerating of multitype branching process with immigration in random environment. We show that the tail probability of |W| is of order t-κ as t→∞, with κ some constant. As an application, we prove a stable law for (L-1) random walk in random environment, generalizing the stable law for the nearest random walk in random environment (see "Kesten, Kozlov, Spitzer: A limit law for random walk in a random environment. Compositio Math., 30, 145-168 (1975)").展开更多
The class of population-size-dependent branching processes in independent identically distributed random environments is investigated. Under the critical case and appropriate moment assumption, we establish an asympto...The class of population-size-dependent branching processes in independent identically distributed random environments is investigated. Under the critical case and appropriate moment assumption, we establish an asymptotic estimate of the survival probability at generation n.展开更多
A conditional log-Laplace functional (CLLF) for a class of branching processes in random environments is derived. The basic idea is the decomposition of a dependent branching dynamic into a no-interacting branching ...A conditional log-Laplace functional (CLLF) for a class of branching processes in random environments is derived. The basic idea is the decomposition of a dependent branching dynamic into a no-interacting branching and an interacting dynamic generated by the random environments. CLLF will play an important role in the investigation of branching processes and superprocesses with interaction.展开更多
A branching model {Z n} n≥0is considered where the offspring distribution of the population’s evolution is not only dependent on the population size, but also controlled by a Markovian environmental process {ξ n} n...A branching model {Z n} n≥0is considered where the offspring distribution of the population’s evolution is not only dependent on the population size, but also controlled by a Markovian environmental process {ξ n} n≥0. For this model, asymptotic behaviour is studied such as limn→∞Z n and limn→∞Z n/m n in the case that the mean m k, θof the offspring distribution converges to m>1 as the population size k grows to ∞. In the case that {ξ n} n≥0is an irreducible positive recurrent Markov chain, certain extinction (i.e. P(Z n=0 for some n)=1) and noncertain extinction (i.e. P(Z n=0 for some n)<1) are studied.展开更多
We consider a branching random walk in random environments, where the particles are reproduced as a branching process with a random environment (in time), and move independently as a random walk on ? with a random env...We consider a branching random walk in random environments, where the particles are reproduced as a branching process with a random environment (in time), and move independently as a random walk on ? with a random environment (in locations). We obtain the asymptotic properties on the position of the rightmost particle at time n, revealing a phase transition phenomenon of the system.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11571052,11731012)the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(2018JJ2417)the Open Fund of Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Mathematical Modeling and Analysis in Engineering(2018MMAEZD02)。
文摘We are interested in the convergence rates of the submartingale Wn=Z_(n)/Π_(n)to its limit W,where(Π_(n))is the usually used norming sequence and(Z_(n))is a supercritical branching process with immigration(Y_(n))in a stationary and ergodic environmentξ.Under suitable conditions,we establish the following central limit theorems and results about the rates of convergence in probability or in law:(i)W-W_(n) with suitable normalization converges to the normal law N(0,1),and similar results also hold for W_(n+k)-W_(n) for each fixed k∈N^(*);(ii)for a branching process with immigration in a finite state random environment,if W_(1) has a finite exponential moment,then so does W,and the decay rate of P(|W-W_(n)|>ε)is supergeometric;(iii)there are normalizing constants an(ξ)(that we calculate explicitly)such that a_(n)(ξ)(W-W_(n))converges in law to a mixture of the Gaussian law.
基金supported by NNSF of China(6053408070571079)Open Fundation of SKLSE of Wuhan University (2008-07-03)
文摘This article deals with some properties of Galton-Watson branching processes in varying environments. A necessary and suffcient condition for relative recurrent state is presented, and a series of ratio limit properties of the transition probabilities are showed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11531001)
文摘For continuous-state branching processes in Lévy random environments, the recursion of n-moments and the equivalent condition for the existence of general f-moments are established, where f is a positive continuous function satisfying some standard conditions.
基金partially supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(11601286,11501146)。
文摘Let(Z_(n))be a branching process with immigration in a random environmentξ,whereξis an independent and identically distributed sequence of random variables.We show asymptotic properties for all the moments of Z_(n) and describe the decay rates of the n-step transition probabilities.As applications,a large deviation principle for the sequence log Z_(n) is established,and related large deviations are also studied.
基金Supported by Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.ZR2021MA085)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11971063)。
文摘Let(Zn)be a supercritical branching process with immigration in an independent and identically distributed random environment.Under necessary moment conditions,we show the exact convergence rate in the central limit theorem on log Zn and establish the corresponding local limit theorem by using the moments of the natural submartingale and the convergence rates of its logarithm.By similar approach and with the help of a change of measure,we also present the so-called integrolocal theorem and integral large deviation theorem to characterize the precise asymptotics of the upper large deviations.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central University (Grant No.19JNLH09)Innovation Team Project in Guangdong Province,P.R.China (Grant No.2016WCXTD004)+1 种基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grants no.11731012,12271062)Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Mathematical Modeling and Analysis in Engineering (Changsha University of Science&Technology)。
文摘Let(Z_(n))be a supercritical bisexual branching process in a random environmentξ.We study the almost sure(a.s.)convergence rate of the submartingale W_(n)=Z_(n)/In to its limit W,where(In)is an usually used norming sequence.We prove that under a moment condition of order p∈(1,2),W-W_(n)=o(e^(-na))a.s.for some a>0 that we find explicitly;assuming the logarithmic moment condition holds,we haveW-W_(n)=o(n^(-α))a.s..In order to obtain these results,we provide the L^(p)-convergence of(W_(n));similar conclusions hold for a bisexual branching process in a varying environment.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 10771021)Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China (Grant No. 20104306110001)+1 种基金the Planned Science and Technology Project of Hunan Province (Grant Nos. 2010fj6036, 2009fi3098)the Scientific Research Fund of Hunan Provincial Education Department (Grant Nos. 08C120, 09C113, 09C059)
文摘Let W be the limit of the normalized population size of a supercritical branching process in a varying or random environment. By an elementary method, we find sufficient conditions under which W has finite weighted moments of the form EWpl(W), where p > 1, l 0 is a concave or slowly varying function.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grants Nos. 11401590 and 11571052)
文摘Let(Z_n) be a supercritical branching process with immigration in a random environment. Firstly, we prove that under a simple log moment condition on the offspring and immigration distributions, the naturally normalized population size W_n converges almost surely to a finite random variable W. Secondly, we show criterions for the non-degeneracy and for the existence of moments of the limit random variable W. Finally, we establish a central limit theorem, a large deviation principle and a moderate deviation principle about log Z_n.
文摘In this paper, we consider a bisexual Galton-Watson branching process whose offspring probability distribution is controlled by a random environment proccss. Some results for the probability generating functions associated with the process are obtained and sufficient conditions for certain extinction and for non-certain extinction are established.
基金the National Natural Sciente Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 10771021, 10471012)Scientific Research Foundation for Returned Scholars, Ministry of Education of China (Grant No. [2005]564)
文摘We consider an age-dependent branching process in random environments. The environments are represented by a stationary and ergodic sequence ξ = (ξ 0, ξ 1,…) of random variables. Given an environment ξ, the process is a non-homogenous Galton-Watson process, whose particles in n-th generation have a life length distribution G(ξ n ) on ?+, and reproduce independently new particles according to a probability law p(ξ n ) on ?. Let Z(t) be the number of particles alive at time t. We first find a characterization of the conditional probability generating function of Z(t) (given the environment ξ) via a functional equation, and obtain a criterion for almost certain extinction of the process by comparing it with an embedded Galton-Watson process. We then get expressions of the conditional mean E ξ Z(t) and the global mean EZ(t), and show their exponential growth rates by studying a renewal equation in random environments.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11601375,11971063,11731012)the Natural ScienceFoundation of Guangdong Province(Grant No.2018A030313954)the Centre Henri Lebesgue(CHL,ANR-11-LABX-0020-01).
文摘Let{Zn,n≥0}be a supercritical branching process in an independent and identically distributed random environment.We prove Cramer moderate deviations and Berry-Esseen bounds for log(Zn+n0/Zn0)uniformly in n0∈N,which extend the corresponding results by I.Grama,Q.Liu,and M.Miqueu[Stochastic Process.Appl.,2017,127:1255-1281]established for n0=0.The extension is interesting in theory,and is motivated by applications.A new method is developed for the proofs;some conditions of Grama et al.are relaxed in our present setting.An example of application is given in constructing confidence intervals to estimate the criticality parameter in terms of log(Zn+n0/Zn0)and n.
基金Acknowledgements This work was partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 11171044, 11101039) and the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province (Grant No. 11JJ2001).
文摘We consider a supercritical branching process (Zn) in an independent and identically distributed random environment ξ, and present some recent results on the asymptotic properties of the limit variable W of the natural martingale Wn = Zn/E[Zn|ξ], the convergence rates of W - Wn (by considering the convergence in law with a suitable norming, the almost sure convergence, the convergence in Lp, and the convergence in probability), and limit theorems (such as central limit theorems, moderate and large deviations principles) on (log Zn).
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundtation of China (Grant No. 10771185)
文摘We consider harmonic moments of branching processes in general random environments. For a sequence of square integrable random variables, we give some conditions such that there is a positive constant c that every variable in this sequence belong to Ac or A1c uniformly.
基金Supported by National Nature Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11226199)
文摘In this paper, we study the total number of progeny, W, before regenerating of multitype branching process with immigration in random environment. We show that the tail probability of |W| is of order t-κ as t→∞, with κ some constant. As an application, we prove a stable law for (L-1) random walk in random environment, generalizing the stable law for the nearest random walk in random environment (see "Kesten, Kozlov, Spitzer: A limit law for random walk in a random environment. Compositio Math., 30, 145-168 (1975)").
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11301133 and 11471218)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei province(No.A2014202236 and A2014202052)
文摘The class of population-size-dependent branching processes in independent identically distributed random environments is investigated. Under the critical case and appropriate moment assumption, we establish an asymptotic estimate of the survival probability at generation n.
文摘A conditional log-Laplace functional (CLLF) for a class of branching processes in random environments is derived. The basic idea is the decomposition of a dependent branching dynamic into a no-interacting branching and an interacting dynamic generated by the random environments. CLLF will play an important role in the investigation of branching processes and superprocesses with interaction.
文摘A branching model {Z n} n≥0is considered where the offspring distribution of the population’s evolution is not only dependent on the population size, but also controlled by a Markovian environmental process {ξ n} n≥0. For this model, asymptotic behaviour is studied such as limn→∞Z n and limn→∞Z n/m n in the case that the mean m k, θof the offspring distribution converges to m>1 as the population size k grows to ∞. In the case that {ξ n} n≥0is an irreducible positive recurrent Markov chain, certain extinction (i.e. P(Z n=0 for some n)=1) and noncertain extinction (i.e. P(Z n=0 for some n)<1) are studied.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 10271020,10471012)SRF for ROCS, SEM (Grant No. [2005]564)
文摘We consider a branching random walk in random environments, where the particles are reproduced as a branching process with a random environment (in time), and move independently as a random walk on ? with a random environment (in locations). We obtain the asymptotic properties on the position of the rightmost particle at time n, revealing a phase transition phenomenon of the system.