文档介绍：International Series in
Operations Research & Management Science
Wai-Ki Ching
Ximin Huang
Michael K. Ng
Tak-Kuen Siu
Markov Chains
Models, Algorithms and Applications
Second Edition
International Series in Operations
Research & Management Science
Volume 189
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Stanford University, CA, USA
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Michael K. Ng • Tak-Kuen Siu
Markov Chains
Models, Algorithms and Applications
Second Edition
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Wai-Ki Ching Ximin Huang
Department of Mathematics College of Management
The University of Hong Kong ia Institute of Technology
Hong Kong, SAR Atlanta, ia, USA
Michael K. Ng Tak-Kuen Siu
Department of Mathematics Cass Business School
Hong Kong Baptist University City University London
Kowloon Tong London
Hong Kong SAR United Kingdom
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