Markov Chain - Is state 2 periodic?

[mathmari]

Hey!

Given the Markov chain $\{X_n, n \geq 1\}$ and the following probability transition matrix:
$\begin{pmatrix}
0 & 1/3 & 2/3\\
1/4 & 3/4 & 0\\
2/5 & 0 & 3/5
\end{pmatrix}$

All states communicate, so the chain is irreducible, isn't?

Could you tell me if the state $2$ is periodic?

 

[chisigma]

Hey!

Given the Markov chain $\{X_n, n \geq 1\}$ and the following probability transition matrix:
$\begin{pmatrix}
0 & 1/3 & 2/3\\
1/4 & 3/4 & 0\\
2/5 & 0 & 3/5
\end{pmatrix}$

All states communicate, so the chain is irreducible, isn't?

Could you tell me if the state $2$ is periodic?

Yes, the chain is irreducible!... the fact that $P_{2,2} \ne 0$ makes possible the return in the state 2 after any number of steps so that the state 2 is non periodic. In fact none of the states of the TM is periodic... Kind regards $\chi$ $\sigma$

 

[mathmari]

Yes, the chain is irreducible!... the fact that $P_{2,2} \ne 0$ makes possible the return in the state 2 after any number of steps so that the state 2 is non periodic. In fact none of the states of the TM is periodic... Kind regards $\chi$ $\sigma$

Ok! And is the chain ergodic?

 

[chisigma]

Ok! And is the chain ergodic?

The MC has all aperiodic states so that it is ergodic...

Kind regards

$\chi$ $\sigma$

 

[mathmari]

The MC has all aperiodic states so that it is ergodic...

Kind regards

$\chi$ $\sigma$

Ok! Thank you for your answer!