A new preorder relation is introduced that orders states of a Markov process with an additional reward structure according to the reward gained over any interval of finite or infinite length. The relation allows the comparison of different Markov processes and includes as special cases monotone and lumpable Markov processes.
By: David Daly; Peter Buchholz; William H. Sanders
Published in: RC23827 in 2005
LIMITED DISTRIBUTION NOTICE:
This Research Report is available. This report has been submitted for publication outside of IBM and will probably be copyrighted if accepted for publication. It has been issued as a Research Report for early dissemination of its contents. In view of the transfer of copyright to the outside publisher, its distribution outside of IBM prior to publication should be limited to peer communications and specific requests. After outside publication, requests should be filled only by reprints or legally obtained copies of the article (e.g., payment of royalties). I have read and understand this notice and am a member of the scientific community outside or inside of IBM seeking a single copy only.
Questions about this service can be mailed to reports@us.ibm.com .