Linear distances between Markov chains

Przemysław Daca, Thomas A. Henzinger, Jan Křetínský, Tatjana Petrov

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Abstract

We introduce a general class of distances (metrics) between Markov chains, which are based on linear behaviour. This class encompasses distances given topologically (such as the total variation distance or trace distance) as well as by temporal logics or automata. We investigate which of the distances can be approximated by observing the systems, i.e. by black-box testing or simulation, and we provide both negative and positive results.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication27th International Conference on Concurrency Theory, CONCUR 2016
EditorsJosee Desharnais, Radha Jagadeesan
PublisherSchloss Dagstuhl- Leibniz-Zentrum fur Informatik GmbH, Dagstuhl Publishing
ISBN (Electronic)9783959770170
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Aug 2016
Event27th International Conference on Concurrency Theory, CONCUR 2016 - Quebec City, Canada
Duration: 23 Aug 201626 Aug 2016

Publication series

NameLeibniz International Proceedings in Informatics, LIPIcs
Volume59
ISSN (Print)1868-8969

Conference

Conference27th International Conference on Concurrency Theory, CONCUR 2016
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityQuebec City
Period23/08/1626/08/16

Keywords

  • Behavioural equivalence
  • Probabilistic systems
  • Statistical model checking
  • Temporal logic
  • Verification

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