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Unit 5: Discrete System Simulation (II)
2. Discrete dynamic systems could be categorized as: Notes
(a) Deterministic: For specified input, output is set. So, its just a conversion and that too
computationally not as much of demanding
(b) Stochastic: For specified input, there can be more than one output. It is called a
system in which at least one of the variables is specified by a probability function.
Deterministic Randomness
1. Computers are deterministic; no chance involved
2. Always same output for same input; unless error
3. Generate pseudo-random numbers
4. Monte Carlo calculations: simulate random events
Examples
1. Thermal motion
2. Games of chance (meaning?)
3. Radioactive decay
4. Solve equations statistically
5. Solve intractable problems
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