I Looking for materials about ensemble average

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The discussion revolves around calculating the ensemble average of the derivatives of a function A(x) that follows a Gaussian white noise model. The user seeks to compute the average of the product of the derivatives, specifically the expression <(dA(x)/dx)(dA(x')/dx')>. They propose that this average can be derived from the second derivative of the correlation function <A(x)A(x')>. The user has consulted "An Introduction to Thermal Physics" by Schroeder but found no relevant information. They also request a formula for A(x) to facilitate the calculation of its derivative A'(x).
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Hello. I am looking for some materials related to the ensemble average.

Specifically, suppose there is a function ##A(x)## satisfying a Gaussian white noise $$\left < A(x)A(x') \right > =A_0^2\exp \left ( -\frac 1 {L^2}(x-x')^2\right )$$ where the average is taken over an ensemble.

Now I need to calculate the average ##\left < \frac {d A(x)}{dx} \frac {d A(x')}{ dx'} \right >##. I am not sure how to do this. My guess is ##\left < \frac {d A(x)}{dx} \frac {d A(x')}{ dx'} \right >=\frac {d^2}{dxdx'}\left < A(x)A(x') \right >##.

I have look it up in An Introduction to Thermal Physics by Schroeder without results. I am not sure what kind of materials is related to this kind of calculation.

Thanks!
 
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Could you show us formula of A(x) so that we know A'(x) ?
 
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