Discrete-Time Stochastic Processes
Chapter 3 focuses on the theory of discrete-time-stochastic processes, including their mathematical presentation in time and frequency domains. Typical discrete processes, including the Gaussian process, white noise and binary and harmonic processes, are presented. A comprehensive analysis of discrete-time stationary and ergodic processes and linear-time-invariant (LTI) systems with discrete stochastic inputs is presented. The processes are analysed in terms of their autocorrelation functions and power spectral densities that are related by the Wiener–Khintchine theorem. This chapter is placed at the beginning of the book because its content is a prerequisite for the chapters that follow, in particular, the chapter related to the theory of discrete communication systems. The unique notation used in this chapter will be used in the rest of the book. For readers of the book, it is highly advisable to read this chapter first and acquire its notation.