Distribution of the maximum of a RV

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The discussion centers on determining the distribution of the maximum of a normally distributed random variable, specifically in the context of a stochastic process like Brownian motion. The user initially struggles with simulation results that lead to expanding values and seeks clarification on the notation used for the maximum. They clarify that they are looking for the joint probability density function (pdf) of the maximum and the random variable at a specific time. The user provides some calculations related to conditional probabilities but is unsure how to proceed further. Assistance is requested to navigate these complex statistical concepts effectively.
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I have a normally distributed rv,let be X_t, ~ (μ*t,t*σ^2)

what's the distribution of max(X_t) ?
how do we do this? I wanted to simulate but the more I simulate the more the values expand and explode.

Any help?

Or an easier question which can help me solve this. I have a joint cdf of (max(X),X) how can I get their joint pdf? I need to do the jacobian I think but not sure how.
 
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You have to explain what your notation " max(X_t)" means. It appears to be the maximum of a collection of things, but what things?

Perhaps you don't have "a normally distributed rv", but have a stochastic process instead. After all, if you only had one random variable in a sample, it would have one value, so that value would be the maximum.
 
Yes this is stochastic. I will explain it more thoroughly:
It is a 2 step question I guess:

t \in[0,T]
X is a Brownian Motion (0, μ, σ^2)

M_T is the Max of X_t

I need to find the joint pdf of (X_T,M_T)

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An easier question I guess
X is now has a drift 0. Therefore ~ (0, 0, σ^2)
find the joint pdf of (M_T - X_T, M_T)

I found the P(M_T > b | X_T =a) = exp(\frac{-2b*(b-a)}{T*σ^2} )
and P(M_T > b , X_T =a ) = \frac{1}{σ*sqrt(T)} * \Phi' ((\frac{a}{σ*sqrt(T)} )
where phi prime is the normal pdf
but not sure how to progress...
Any help would be appreciate. Sorry for not clarifying the question
 
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