Fundamentals of Matrix-Analytic Methods

Fundamentals of Matrix-Analytic Methods targets advanced-level students in mathematics, engineering and computer science. It focuses on the fundamental parts of Matrix-Analytic Methods, Phase-Type Distributions, Markovian arrival processes and Structured Markov chains and matrix geometric solutions.

New materials and techniques are presented for the first time in research and engineering design. This book emphasizes shastic modeling by offering probabilistic interpretation and constructive...