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We present a survey of the main results and methods of the theory of retrial queues, concentrating on Markovian single and multi-channel systems. For the single channel case we consider the main model as well as models with batch arrivals, multiclasses, customer impatience, double connection, control devices, two-way communication and buffer. The stochastic processes arising from these models are considered in the stationary as well as the nonstationary regime. For multi-channel queues we survey numerical investigations of stationary distributions, limit theorems for high and low retrial intensities and heavy and light traffic behaviour.
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Falin, G. A survey of retrial queues. Queueing Syst 7, 127–167 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01158472
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