Markov processes in communication networks
W. Litchman, D. I. Epstein · IEEE Transactions on Communication and Electronics · 1963
AMONG the most challenging problems facing the communication systems engineer are those of designing a system of nodes interconnected in a pattern by transmission links and then of designing means for controlling movement of messages through the system. Optimum or quasi-optimum methods of message routing have strong influence on effective utilization of nodes and links as well as on the over-all service provided to users of the system.