Stochastic Models in Queueing Theory [Hardcover]

This is a graduate level textbook that covers the fundamental topics in queuing theory. The book has a broad coverage of methods to calculate important probabilities, and gives attention to proving the general theorems. It includes many recent topics, such as server-vacation models, diffusion approximations and optimal operating policies, and more about bulk-arrival and bull-service models than other general texts.

• Current, clear and comprehensive coverage
• A wealth of interesting and relevant examples and exercises to reinforce concepts
• Reference lists provided after each chapter for further investigation

Stochastic Processes; Queueing Systems: General Concepts; Birth-and-Death Queueing Systems: Exponential Models; Non-Birth-and-Death Queueing Systems: Markovian Models; Network of Queues; Non-Markovian Queueing Systems; Queues with General Arrival Time and Service Time Distributions 333; Miscellaneous TopicsProvides the most recent innovations in the study of waiting linesMedhi's second edition provides clear, comprehensive coverage of stochastic queueing models and their most recent innovations. Among its features are a wealth of compelling and relevant examples and exercises. These along with numerous discussions help readers understand queueing theory and demonstrate its wide applicability in several areas of modern technology. Generous updated reference lists follow each chapter to give readers ample and convenient opportunities for further investigation in this ever-growing field. The writing is very clear, with good style and full of details which will help the students immensely.
- Svetlozar Rachev, University of California, Santa Barbara, U.S.A.

It includes more comprehensive coverage of bulk input and service systems than most other introductory texts, as well as recent work motivated by telecommunications problems.