Harmonic polynomials and other exactly computable characteristics for $2$-dimensional random walks in cones

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Authors: Denis Eduardovich Denisov, Nikita Elizarov, Vitali Wachtel
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Abstract

In this note we consider $2$-dimensional lattice random walks killed at leaving a wedge with opening $α\in(0,π]$. Assuming that the walk cannot jump over the boundary of the wedge we prove that there exists a harmonic polynomial if and only if $α=π/m$ with some integer $m$. Our proof is constructive and allows one to give exact expressions for harmonic polynomials for every integer $m$. Furthermore, we give exact expressions for all finite moments of the exit time, this result is valid for all angles $α$.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Geometry and complex manifolds Stochastic processes and statistical mechanics Markov Chains and Monte Carlo Methods

Publication details

Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
7 January 2026
Document type
Preprint