Springer Max-Plus Linear Stochastic Systems and Perturbation Analysis

Explore the rapid developments in stochastic max-plus linear systems with this comprehensive text from Springer. As an essential volume in The International Series on Discrete Event Dynamic Systems, this book offers a thorough treatment of the theory governing these complex systems. Max-plus algebra serves as a specialized algebraic approach to discrete event systems (DES), making it highly effective for analyzing queuing networks that face synchronization challenges. This resource is designed to help readers navigate the complexities of modeling and stability theory. Beyond basic modeling, the text covers perturbation analysis, which is used to study how the performance of a discrete event system reacts to changes in specific system parameters. This book is a valuable resource for researchers and students focusing on computer science and discrete event dynamic systems, providing the mathematical foundations needed to understand system sensitivity and stability.