QPLEX

A Computational Modeling and Analysis Methodology for Stochastic Systems

Antonius B. Dieker, Steven T. Hackman

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English

Springer International Publishing AG
29 December 2024

Probability & statistics; Mathematical modelling; Stochastics; Maths for engineers

Series: Springer Series in Operations Research and Financial Engineering

This book introduces QPLEX, a powerful computational framework designed for modeling and analyzing nonstationary stochastic systems with large state spaces. The methodology excels at rapidly and accurately generating approximate distributions of system performance over time, offering a robust tool for understanding the dynamics of such systems. QPLEX circumvents the curse of dimensionality by imposing conditional independence, which may be represented via a probabilistic graphical model, and exploiting model dynamics. It is specifically crafted for transient analysis of nonstationary systems, often encountered in practical applications but rarely addressed by traditional techniques. It can work directly with empirical distributions and requires no stability assumptions. Since its output is not noisy, QPLEX is tailor-made for sensitivity analysis and optimization.

The methodology’s few model primitives are flexible enough to specify a rich array of models. For example, models representing queueing networks can exhibit challenging characteristics such as short operational horizons; time-varying arrival rates, service durations, and numbers of servers; and complex routing of entities.

The text is accessible to those with engineering, computer science, or mathematics backgrounds and knowledge of probability and stochastic models at the advanced undergraduate level. Many fully worked-out examples aid the comprehension of the concepts and calculations, ensuring readers can effectively apply the methods to real-world systems and making this book a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners alike.

This is an open access book.

By: Antonius B. Dieker, Steven T. Hackman
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 2025 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm,
ISBN: 9783031748691
ISBN 10: 3031748697
Series: Springer Series in Operations Research and Financial Engineering
Pages: 355
Publication Date: 29 December 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

.- Preliminaries. .- First Look at QPLEX. .- Part 1 QPLEX Modeling and Calculus. .- Introduction to QPLEX Modeling and Calculus. .- Simple Transition Dynamics. .- Models with Simple Transition Dynamics. .- Advanced Transition Dynamics. .- Models with Advanced Transition Dynamics. .- Conditional and Joint Probabilities. .- Part 2 Graphical QPLEX Calculus. .- Introduction to Graphical QPLEX Calculus. .- Subsystem QPLEX Calculus. .- Conditional Independence. .- Information Structure. .- Graphical QPLEX Calculus with Distributional Programs. .- Efficient Calculation for Distributional Programs. .- Part 3 Foundations. .- Introduction to Foundations. .- Optimality of QPLEX Iterates. .- Exactness Results.