Stochastic Caluclus: dt^2=0, dW*dt = 0?

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The discussion centers on the rigorous interpretation of stochastic calculus expressions, specifically dt^2 = 0, dW*dt = 0, and dW^2 = dt, where W(t) represents standard Brownian motion. It clarifies that in stochastic differential equations (SDEs) like dX = f dW + g dt, the integrals represent the contributions of Brownian motion and deterministic time increments. The expressions dt^2 and dW*dt are defined as zero due to the properties of infinitesimals in stochastic calculus, emphasizing the non-anticipating nature of functions involved in these integrals.

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Can someone explain to me the rigorous meaning of statements like:

dt^2 = 0
dW*dt = 0
dW^2 = dt

Here W = W(t) is standard Brownian motion.

I know that a SDE such as

dX = f dW + g dt

rigorously means

[tex]X(t) = X(0) + \int_0^tfdW + \int_0^tgds[/tex]

But what does dt^2 mean? And why is it equal to 0. Same with the other statements. Is the above definition useful for this?
 
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[tex] <br /> \text dW dT = 0 <br /> [/tex]

rigorously means [tex]\int_{t_{0}}^{t}G(t) dW dt = 0[/tex]

for a non anticipating function G(t). And is the same for the others.
 
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