A probability distribution whose Laplace-Stieltjes transform may be written as the quotient of two polynomials (i.e., a rational function). All Coxian distributions have a phase-type formulation which may include fictitious stages. See Queueing theory.
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Gass, S.I., Harris, C.M. (2001). Coxian distribution . In: Gass, S.I., Harris, C.M. (eds) Encyclopedia of Operations Research and Management Science. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-0611-X_183
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