In this lecture we continue our introduction to probability models. We now focus on random variables that take values over a continuum, meaning in an interval of the real line. We review the basics from probability theory and then apply it to an example of radioactive decay. We further perform a sensitivity analysis and explain the results in the context of the problem.
Question from the video:
A "type I encounter" is used to measure the radioactive decay in a sample of fissionable material. Decays occur at random, at an unknown rate, and the purpose of the counter is to measure the decay rate. Each radioactive decay locks the counter for a period of 3e-9 seconds, during which time any decays that occur are not counted. How should the data received from the counter be adjusted to account for the lost information?
This course is taught by Jason Bramburger for Concordia University.
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