Mathematical Adventures in Performance Analysis

From Storage Systems, Through Airplane Boarding, to Express Line Queues

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Mathematics, Applied, Computers, Computer Hardware, Input-Output Equipment
Cover of the book Mathematical Adventures in Performance Analysis by Eitan Bachmat, Springer International Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Eitan Bachmat ISBN: 9783319095134
Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication: September 22, 2014
Imprint: Birkhäuser Language: English
Author: Eitan Bachmat
ISBN: 9783319095134
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication: September 22, 2014
Imprint: Birkhäuser
Language: English

​ This book describes problems in the field of performance analysis, primarily the study of storage systems and the diverse mathematical techniques that are required for solving them. Topics covered include best practices for scheduling I/O requests to a disk drive, how this problem is related to airplane boarding, and how both problems can be modeled using space-time geometry. Also provided is an explanation of how Riemann's proof of the analytic continuation and functional equation of the Riemann zeta function can be used to analyze express line queues in a minimarket. Overall, the book displays the surprising relevance of abstract mathematics that is not usually associated with applied mathematics topics. Advanced undergraduate students or graduate students with an interest in the applications of mathematics will find this book to be a useful resource. It will also be of interest to professional mathematicians who want exposure to the surprising ways that theoretical mathematics may be applied to engineering problems. To encourage further study, each chapter ends with notes pointing to various related topics that the reader may want pursue. This mathematically rigorous work was noted in the news section of the journal Nature, and in popular media such as New Scientist, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and USA Today.   

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

​ This book describes problems in the field of performance analysis, primarily the study of storage systems and the diverse mathematical techniques that are required for solving them. Topics covered include best practices for scheduling I/O requests to a disk drive, how this problem is related to airplane boarding, and how both problems can be modeled using space-time geometry. Also provided is an explanation of how Riemann's proof of the analytic continuation and functional equation of the Riemann zeta function can be used to analyze express line queues in a minimarket. Overall, the book displays the surprising relevance of abstract mathematics that is not usually associated with applied mathematics topics. Advanced undergraduate students or graduate students with an interest in the applications of mathematics will find this book to be a useful resource. It will also be of interest to professional mathematicians who want exposure to the surprising ways that theoretical mathematics may be applied to engineering problems. To encourage further study, each chapter ends with notes pointing to various related topics that the reader may want pursue. This mathematically rigorous work was noted in the news section of the journal Nature, and in popular media such as New Scientist, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and USA Today.   

More books from Springer International Publishing

Cover of the book Ultrasonic Synthesis of Functional Materials by Eitan Bachmat
Cover of the book The Structure of Ionic Liquids by Eitan Bachmat
Cover of the book Collectivity and Power on the Internet by Eitan Bachmat
Cover of the book Pattern Recognition Applications and Methods by Eitan Bachmat
Cover of the book The Neurobiological Basis of Memory by Eitan Bachmat
Cover of the book Quantum Dots for Quantum Information Processing: Controlling and Exploiting the Quantum Dot Environment by Eitan Bachmat
Cover of the book The Soils of Wisconsin by Eitan Bachmat
Cover of the book Conceptual Modeling by Eitan Bachmat
Cover of the book Autonomic Road Transport Support Systems by Eitan Bachmat
Cover of the book Asymptotic Analysis for Functional Stochastic Differential Equations by Eitan Bachmat
Cover of the book Applied Computer Science by Eitan Bachmat
Cover of the book Achieving Organizational Excellence by Eitan Bachmat
Cover of the book Photosynthesis: Structures, Mechanisms, and Applications by Eitan Bachmat
Cover of the book Virtual Dark Tourism by Eitan Bachmat
Cover of the book Insect Hearing by Eitan Bachmat
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy