Gaussian q-distribution

Summary

In mathematical physics and probability and statistics, the Gaussian q-distribution is a family of probability distributions that includes, as limiting cases, the uniform distribution and the normal (Gaussian) distribution. It was introduced by Diaz and Teruel.[clarification needed] It is a q-analog of the Gaussian or normal distribution.

The distribution is symmetric about zero and is bounded, except for the limiting case of the normal distribution. The limiting uniform distribution is on the range -1 to +1.

Definition edit

 
The Gaussian q-density.

Let q be a real number in the interval [0, 1). The probability density function of the Gaussian q-distribution is given by

 

where

 
 

The q-analogue [t]q of the real number   is given by

 

The q-analogue of the exponential function is the q-exponential, Ex
q
, which is given by

 

where the q-analogue of the factorial is the q-factorial, [n]q!, which is in turn given by

 

for an integer n > 2 and [1]q! = [0]q! = 1.

 
The Cumulative Gaussian q-distribution.

The cumulative distribution function of the Gaussian q-distribution is given by

 

where the integration symbol denotes the Jackson integral.

The function Gq is given explicitly by

 

where

 

Moments edit

The moments of the Gaussian q-distribution are given by

 
 

where the symbol [2n − 1]!! is the q-analogue of the double factorial given by

 

See also edit

References edit

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  • Diaz, R.; Teruel, C. (2005). "q,k-Generalized Gamma and Beta Functions" (PDF). Journal of Nonlinear Mathematical Physics. 12 (1): 118–134. arXiv:math/0405402. Bibcode:2005JNMP...12..118D. doi:10.2991/jnmp.2005.12.1.10. S2CID 73643153.
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