On Some Application of Non‐Homogeneous Semi‐Markov Processes
W. Wajda · Biometrical Journal · 1989
Abstract In this paper a non‐homogeneous semi‐Markov process is applied to a study of the behaviour of a cell after irradiation. The definition and main properties of the non‐homogeneous semi‐Markov process are reminded. Moreover one assumes that the cell may stay in one of four states namely, normal state, damaged state 1, damaged state 2, state of death, which are defined. Using the results of the theory of non‐homogeneous semi‐Markov processes and Markov renewal theory the characteristics of interest pertaining to the cell behaviour are studied.