Introduction to Stochastic Models
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Introduction to Stochastic Models

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This book provides a pedagogical examination of the way in which stochastic models are encountered in applied sciences and techniques such as physics, engineering, biology and genetics, economics and social sciences. It covers Markov and semi-Markov models, as well as their particular cases: Poisson, renewal processes, branching processes, Ehrenfest models, genetic models, optimal stopping, reliability, reservoir theory, storage models, and queuing systems. Given this comprehensive treatment of the subject, students and researchers in applied sciences, as well as anyone looking for an introduction to stochastic models, will find this title of invaluable use.

Table of Contents:
Preface ix Chapter 1. Introduction to Stochastic Processes 1 1.1. Sequences of random variables 1 1.2. The notion of stochastic process 10 1.3. Martingales 13 1.4. Markov chains 17 1.5. State classification 24 1.6. Continuous-time Markov processes 27 1.7. Semi-Markov processes 33 Chapter 2. Simple Stochastic Models 37 2.1. Urn models 37 2.2. Random walks 39 2.3. Brownian motion 44 2.4. Poisson processes 50 2.5. Birth and death processes 59 Chapter 3. Elements of Markov Modeling 61 3.1. Markov models: ideas, history, applications 61 3.2. The discrete-time Ehrenfest model 63 3.3. Markov models in genetics 79 3.4. Markov storage models 110 3.5. Reliability of Markov models 124 Chapter 4. Renewal Models 149 4.1. Fundamental concepts and examples 149 4.2. Waiting times 155 4.3. Modified renewal processes 159 4.4. Replacement models 161 4.5. Renewal reward processes 165 4.6. The risk problem of an insurance company 168 4.7. Counter models 171 4.8. Alternating renewal processes 180 4.9. Superposition of renewal processes 182 4.10. Regenerative processes 186 Chapter 5. Semi-Markov Models 189 5.1. Introduction 189 5.2. Markov renewal processes 190 5.3. First-passage times and state classification 196 5.4. Reliability 200 5.5. Reservoir models 207 5.6. Queues 218 5.7. Digital communication channels 222 Chapter 6. Branching Models 227 6.1. The Bienaymé-Galton-Watson model 227 6.2. Generalizations of the B-G-W model 271 6.3. Continuous-time models 302 Chapter 7. Optimal Stopping Models 315 7.1. The classic optimal stopping problem 315 7.2. Renewal with binary decision 333 Bibliography 343 Notation 367 Index 369


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781848210578
  • Publisher: ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Height: 241 mm
  • No of Pages: 320
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 689 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1848210574
  • Publisher Date: 09 Mar 2010
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 25 mm
  • Width: 163 mm


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