| Global Optimization in Action: Continuous and Lipschitz Optimization: Algorithms, Implementations and Applications 1996 Edition Contributor(s): Pinter, Janos D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0792337573 ISBN-13: 9780792337577 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 1995 Annotation: In science, engineering and economics, decision problems are frequently modelled by optimizing the value of a (primary) objective function under stated feasibility constraints. In many cases of practical relevance, the optimization problem structure does not warrant the global optimality of local solutions; hence, it is natural to search for the globally best solution(s). Global Optimization in Action provides a comprehensive discussion of adaptive partition strategies to solve global optimization problems under very general structural requirements. A unified approach to numerous known algorithms makes possible straightforward generalizations and extensions, leading to efficient computer-based implementations. A considerable part of the book is devoted to applications, including some generic problems from numerical analysis, and several case studies in environmental systems analysis and management. The book is essentially self-contained and is based on the author's research, in cooperation (on applications) with a number of colleagues. Audience: Professors, students, researchers and other professionals in the fields of operations research, management science, industrial and applied mathematics, computer science, engineering, economics and the environmental sciences. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Linear & Nonlinear Programming - Mathematics | Applied - Science | System Theory |
| Dewey: 519.7 |
| LCCN: 95033543 |
| Series: Nonconvex Optimization and Its Applications |
| Physical Information: 1.13" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.96 lbs) 480 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In science, engineering and economics, decision problems are frequently modelled by optimizing the value of a (primary) objective function under stated feasibility constraints. In many cases of practical relevance, the optimization problem structure does not warrant the global optimality of local solutions; hence, it is natural to search for the globally best solution(s). Global Optimization in Action provides a comprehensive discussion of adaptive partition strategies to solve global optimization problems under very general structural requirements. A unified approach to numerous known algorithms makes possible straightforward generalizations and extensions, leading to efficient computer-based implementations. A considerable part of the book is devoted to applications, including some generic problems from numerical analysis, and several case studies in environmental systems analysis and management. The book is essentially self-contained and is based on the author's research, in cooperation (on applications) with a number of colleagues. Audience: Professors, students, researchers and other professionals in the fields of operations research, management science, industrial and applied mathematics, computer science, engineering, economics and the environmental sciences. |