Set, Measure and Probability Theory [Hardcover]

This book introduces the basic concepts of set theory, measure theory, the axiomatic theory of probability, random variables and multidimensional random variables, functions of random variables, convergence theorems, laws of large numbers, and fundamental inequalities. The idea is to present a seamless connection between the more abstract advanced set theory, the fundamental concepts from measure theory, and integration, to introduce the axiomatic theory of probability, filling in the gaps from previous books and leading to an interesting, robust and, hopefully, self-contained exposition of the theory.

This book also presents an account of the historical evolution of probability theory as a mathematical discipline. Each chapter presents a short biography of the important scientists who helped develop the subject. Appendices include Fourier transforms in one and two dimensions, important formulas and inequalities and commented bibliography. Many examples, illustrations and graphics help the reader understand the theory.

1. Advanced Set Theory 2. Relations and Functions 3. Fundamentals of Measure Theory 4. Generalized Functions 5. Probability Theory 6. Random Variables 7. Joint Random Variables 8. Probability Fundamental Inequalities 9. Convergence and the Law of Large Numbers A: Formulas and Important Inequalities B: Fourier Transform

This book introduces the basic concepts of set theory, measure theory, the axiomatic theory of probability, random variables and multidimensional random variables, functions of random variables, convergence theorems, laws of large numbers, and fundamental inequalities.

Marcelo Sampaio de Alencar received his Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo in 1994. He has more than 40 years of engineering experience, and he is an IEEE Senior Member. He has been involved with consulting and project development for many companies, agencies, lS+