ISSN:
1572-9230
Keywords:
Random walks on groups
;
variation distance
;
Diaconis-Shahshahani's upper-bound lemma
;
aperiodic set
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mathematics
Notes:
Abstract We give a comparison theorem which helps us to estimate the change in the convergence rate when we enlarge the support of a probability that generates a random walk, and/or change the original mass assignment. Some examples of applications of this theorem are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01047577
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