
Let $\{X_n\}$ be a sequence of independent, identically distributed random variables with $EX_1 = 0, EX_1^2 = 1$. Define $S_n = X_1 + \cdots + X_n$, and $A_n = \max_{1\leqq k\leqq n} |S_k|$. We prove that $\lim \inf A_n(n/\log \log n)^{-\frac{1}{2}} = \pi/8^{\frac{1}{2}}$ with probability one. This result was proved by Chung under the assumption of a finite third moment and under progressively weaker moment assumptions by Pakshirajan, Breiman, and Wichura. Chung posed the problem of whether it is enough to assume only the finiteness of the second moment in his review of Pakshirajan's paper in 1961. We showed earlier that $(n/\log \log n)^{\frac{1}{2}}$ is the correct normalization but were unable to show that the constant is necessarily $\pi/8^{\frac{1}{2}}$.
Lim inf, lower bounds, 60G50, Strong limit theorems, Sums of independent random variables; random walks, maxima, partial sums, 60F15
Lim inf, lower bounds, 60G50, Strong limit theorems, Sums of independent random variables; random walks, maxima, partial sums, 60F15
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