Introduction to optimization

Series: Texts in Applied Mathematics

Pablo Pedregal

256 pages, parution le 09/12/2003

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Résumé

This undergraduate textbook introduces students of science and engineering to the fascinating field of optimization. It is a unique book that brings together the subfields of mathematical programming, variational calculus, and optimal control, thus giving students an overall view of all aspects of optimization in a single reference. As a primer on optimization, its main goal is to provide a succinct and accessible introduction to linear programming, nonlinear programming, numerical optimization algorithms, variational problems, dynamic programming, and optimal control. Prerequisites have been kept to a minimum, although a basic knowledge of calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations is assumed.

There are numerous examples, illustrations, and exercises throughout the text, making it an ideal book for self-study. Applied mathematicians, physicists, engineers, and scientists will all find this introduction to optimization extremely useful.

Introduction
Linear Programming
Nonlinear Programming
Approximation Techniques
Variational Problems and Dynamic Programming
Optimal Control
References
Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Springer
Auteur(s)	Pablo Pedregal
Parution	09/12/2003
Nb. de pages	256
Format	16 x 24
Couverture	Relié
Poids	480g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780387403984
ISBN13	978-0-387-40398-4