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Statistical Mechanics-Inspired Modeling of Heterogeneous Packet Transmission in Communication Networks

S Sarkar, K Mukherjee, A Ray

    IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics. Part B, Cybernetics : a Publication of the IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society
    |March 14, 2012
    PubMed
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    This study models communication networks using thermodynamic principles, developing phase diagrams and control strategies for efficient packet transmission. These methods enhance network performance by managing traffic parameters like load and probability.

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