A Branching Random Walk Model for Diffusion-Reaction-Convection

Author: Hebert D.J.  

Publisher: Academic Press

ISSN: 0001-8708

Source: Advances in Mathematics, Vol.125, Iss.1, 1997-01, pp. : 121-153

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Abstract

A discrete stochastic model is introduced for populations which are diffusing, interacting, and drifting on an integer lattice in a finite-dimensional space. The model is used to construct a Markov process whose countable state space is a set of location maps, assigning individuals to their positions. The expected population sizes and population densities satisfy partial difference approximations to the non-linear partial differential equations of diffusion-reaction-convection. Constructive convergence estimates give convergence results for the random process and its ensemble average.