Fokker-Planck P(y,t): Understanding the Derivation

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The discussion focuses on the derivation of the Fokker-Planck equation (FPE) from the master equation, specifically the forms presented as $$\frac{\partial P(y,t)}{\partial t} = - \frac{\partial}{\partial y} \{ a_{1}(y)P \} + \frac{1}{2} \frac{\partial^{2}}{\partial y^{2}} \{ a_{2}(y)P \}$$ and $$\frac{\partial P(y,t)}{\partial t} = - \frac{\partial}{\partial y} A(y)P + \frac{1}{2} \frac{\partial^{2}}{\partial y^{2}} B(y)P$$. The participant expresses confusion regarding the equality of these two forms, questioning the condition under which $$\frac{\partial P(y,t)}{\partial y} = 0$$ holds true. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the underlying assumptions in stochastic processes.

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I am Reading in a Book of Stochastic Processes.

I understood the Derivation of the Fokker-Planck equation from the master equation.
The Result is (the FPE):
$$
\frac{\partial P(y,t)}{\partial t}
=
- \frac{\partial}{\partial y}
{ \lbrace {a_{1}(y)P} \rbrace }
+
\frac{1}{2}
\frac{\partial ^{2} }{\partial ^{2} y}
{\lbrace {a_{2}(y)P} \rbrace}
$$

Than the author recommits to the FPE, which he introduced at the beginning of the chapter.
He says, both are equal.

$$
\frac{\partial P(y,t)}{\partial t}
=
- \frac{\partial}{\partial y}
A(y)P
+
\frac{1}{2}
\frac{\partial ^{2} y}{\partial ^{2}}
B(y)P
$$

I don't understand why they should be equal.
I think that they are just equal, wenn \frac{\partial P(y,t)}{\partial y} = 0. But why sould it be zero/ P=const ?
 
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I know this is an old post, but what is the author of the book you are reading?

I am not sure if I can answer your question.
 
I know this is an old post, but what is the author of the book you are reading?

I am not sure if I can answer your question.
 

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