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Random walk versus random line

Probability 2015-05-13 v1

Abstract

We consider random walks X_n in Z+, obeying a detailed balance condition, with a weak drift towards the origin when X_n tends to infinity. We reconsider the equivalence in law between a random walk bridge and a 1+1 dimensional Solid-On-Solid bridge with a corresponding Hamiltonian. Phase diagrams are discussed in terms of recurrence versus wetting. A drift -delta/X_n of the random walk yields a Solid-On-Solid potential with an attractive well at the origin and a repulsive tail delta(delta+2)/(8X_n^2) at infinity, showing complete wetting for delta<=1 and critical partial wetting for delta>1.

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@article{arxiv.0904.2440,
  title  = {Random walk versus random line},
  author = {Joel De Coninck and Francois Dunlop and Thierry Huillet},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0904.2440},
  year   = {2015}
}

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11 pages, 1 figure

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