Invariant Random Fields on Spaces with a Group Action [Paperback]

The author describes the current state of the art in the theory of invariant random fields. This theory is based on several different areas of mathematics, including probability theory, differential geometry, harmonic analysis, and special functions. The present volume unifies many results scattered throughout the mathematical, physical, and engineering literature, as well as it?introduces new results from this area first proved by the author. The book also presents many practical applications, in particular in such highly interesting areas as approximation theory, cosmology and earthquake engineering. It is intended for researchers and specialists working in the fields of stochastic processes, statistics, functional analysis, astronomy, and engineering.?This book unifies?much research scattered in the literature, and?introduces new results first proved by the author. Also presents practical applications, in such highly interesting areas as approximation theory, cosmology and earthquake engineering.1.Introduction.- 2.Spectral Expansions.- 3.L2 Theory of Invariant Random Fields.- 4.Sample Path Properties of Gaussian Invariant Random Fields.- 5.Applications.- A.Mathematical Background.- References.- Index.

From the reviews:

This book is a nice addition to the list of very interesting books on random fields and their applications published in recent years. It focuses on invariant random fields on general spaces with a group action & and their applications. & This book is interesting to read and useful not only for researchers and graduate students in probability and statistics, but also for people who are interested in applications of random fields in various scientific areas. (Yimin Xiao, Mathematical Reviews, March, 2014)