Fundamentals of Queueing Theory (Fifth Edition) (Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics)
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- Synopsis
- Thoroughly updated and expanded to reflect the latest developments in the field, Fundamentals of Queueing Theory, Fifth Edition presents the statistical principles and processes involved in the analysis of the probabilistic nature of queues. Rather than focus narrowly on a particular application area, the authors illustrate the theory in practice across a range of fields, from computer science and various engineering disciplines to business and operations research. Critically, the text also provides a numerical approach to understanding and making estimations with queueing theory and provides comprehensive coverage of both simple and advanced queueing models. As with all preceding editions, this latest update of the classic text features a unique blend of the theoretical and timely real-world applications. The introductory section has been reorganized with expanded coverage of qualitative/non-mathematical approaches to queueing theory, including a high-level description of queues in everyday life. New sections on non-stationary fluid queues, fairness in queueing, and Littleās Law have been added, as has expanded coverage of stochastic processes, including the Poisson process and Markov chains.
- Copyright:
- 2018
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781118943533
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781118943526, 9781119453765
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Date of Addition:
- 05/03/18
- Copyrighted By:
- Wiley
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Technology, Mathematics and Statistics
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- Bookshare Staff
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- This is a copyrighted book.
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