first-passage time

noun

The time taken for a random walker to reach a specified target.

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nounfirst-passage time (plural first-passage times)

plural first-passage times · alternative first passage time

  1. mathematicsThe time taken for a random walker to reach a specified target.

    Synonyms: FPT

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe time taken for a random walker to reach a specified target.

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