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Author Diwekar, Urmila M., author

Title Introduction to applied optimization / Urmila M. Diwekar
Edition 3rd ed
Published Cham : Springer, 2020

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Description 1 online resource (xxix, 358 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Series Springer Optimization and Its Applications, 1931-6828 ; v. 22
Springer optimization and its applications ; v. 22. 1931-6828
Contents 1. Introduction -- 2. Linear Programming -- 3. Nonlinear Programming.-4. Discrete Optimization -- 5. Optimization Under Uncertainty -- 6. Multiobjective Optimization -- 7. Optimal Control and Dynamic Optimization -- Index
Summary Intended for advanced undergraduate/graduate students as well as scientists and engineers, this textbook presents a multi-disciplinary view of optimization, providing a thorough examination of algorithms, methods, techniques, and tools from diverse areas of optimization. Linear programming, nonlinear programming, discrete optimization, global optimization, optimization under uncertainty, multi-objective optimization, optimal control, and stochastic optimal control are introduced in each self-contained chapter, with exercises, examples, and case studies, the true gems of this text. This third edition includes additional content in each chapter designed to clarify or enhance the exposition, and update methodologies and solutions. A new real-world case study related to sustainability is added in Chapters 2--7. GAMS, AIMMS, and MATLAB® files of case studies for Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 are freely accessible electronically as extra source materials. A solutions manual is available to instructors who adopt the textbook for their course. From the reviews: This work is definitely a welcome addition to the existing optimization literature, given its emphasis on modeling and solution practice, as well as its 'user-friendly' style of exposition. -- János D. Pintér, European Journal of Operations Research, Vol. 177, 2007 Urmila Diwekar's book on applied optimization is one of the few books on the subject that combines impressive breadth of coverage with delightful readability. In her exposition of concepts and algorithms in the major areas of optimization, she always goes to the heart of the matter and illustrates her explanations with simple diagrams and numerical examples. Graduate and undergraduate students, who constitute part of the target audience, should find this a very useful book. -- Jamshed A. Modi, Interfaces, Vol. 36 (1), 2006 Optimization is a rich field with a strong history; this book nicely introduces both, moving from very introductory material to challenging techniques toward the end ... Examples range from quite simplistic through realistic difficult scheduling problems. Some examples resurface in different chapter with twists to demonstrate how different techniques are required for differing data and constraints. -- CHOICE, September 2004
Subject Mathematical optimization.
Engineering mathematics.
Operations research.
Decision making.
Calculus of variations.
System theory.
Operations Research
Decision Making
Systems Theory
decision making.
Optimización matemática
Investigación operativa
Calculus of variations
Decision making
Engineering mathematics
Mathematical optimization
Operations research
System theory
Genre/Form Electronic books
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9783030554040
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9783030554033
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