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This discussion centers on the probability distributions of two Gaussian distributions with means A and B, specifically in the context of a one-dimensional Wiener process. The probability density function is defined as P(M,T)=1/sqrt(2*pi*T) * exp(-(X-M)^2/(2*T)). The conversation explores the implications of these distributions, particularly the evolution of the means and their potential relation to concepts in Quantum Mechanics. The user seeks to identify the process associated with these distributions and highlights the distinction between probability density and the probability of being in a specific neighborhood.

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Suppose we have two Gaussian distributions with means A and B. These systems have probability P at time T to be located at X. These are the probability distributions of a simple one-dimensional Wiener process.

M=mean

P(M,T)=1/sqrt(2*pi*T) * exp(-(X-M)^2/(2*T))

So:

P(A, T)=1/sqrt(2*pi*T) * exp(-(X-A)^2/(2*T))
P(B, T)=1/sqrt(2*pi*T) * exp(-(X-B)^2/(2*T))

(Now I know the language I use here may not be technically correct, but I'll give it a shot)

This is the probability distribution of A being at X and B not being at X.

P(A, B, T)=1/sqrt(2*pi*T) * exp(-(X-A)^2/(2*T)) * (1 - 1/sqrt(2*pi*T) * exp(-(X-B)^2/(2*T)))

Mind I am not trying to describe an actual system in this equation... I am simply stating a probability distribution. I'm actually looking to determine what process this distribution would be related to. Any help?

Interesting note: an evolution of this distribution leads to the means diverging at a rate I have not yet determined. It looks a lot like electromagnetic repulsion to me and I have a feeling I'm meandering around topics related to Quantum Mechanics.
 
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Particles do not have a probability of being in a particular place (X) at a particular time (T). What you are probably looking at is a probability density. In this case the probability of being in a neighborhood (of radius d) of X (looking at time independent case for simplicity) is
integral(x = X - d/2 to x = X + d/2)p(x)dx

Now what do you think the probability is of not being in this neighborhood?

1 - the integral above, not 1 - p(x)

so, your question has no answer, as stated, as the precursory probabilities are wrong.
 

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