A class of small deviation theorems for the random variables associated with mth-order asymptotic circular Markov chains
ABSTRACT In this article, we study a class of small deviation theorems for the random variables associated with mth-order asymptotic circular Markov chains. First, the definition of mth-order asymptotic circular Markov chain is introduced, then by applying the known results of the limit theorem for mth-order non homogeneous Markov chain, the small deviation theorem on the frequencies of occurrence of states for mth-order asymptotic circular Markov chains is established. Next, the strong law of large numbers and asymptotic equipartition property for this Markov chains are obtained. Finally, some results of mth-order nonhomogeneous Markov chains are given.