Optimization

Many important applications in global optimization, algebra, probability and statistics, applied mathematics, control theory, financial mathematics, inverse problems, etc.

A Polynomial Approach to Linear Algebra is a text which is heavily biased towards functional methods.

The satellite range scheduling (SRS) problem, an important operations research problem in the aerospace industry consisting of allocating tasks among satellites and Earth-bound objects, is examined in this book.

This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to nature-inspired metaheuristic methods for search and optimization, including the latest trends in evolutionary algorithms and other forms of natural computing.

The book focuses on symplectic pseudospectral methods for nonlinear optimal control problems and their applications.

This book introduces the theory and applications of uncertain optimal control, and establishes two types of models including expected value uncertain optimal control and optimistic value uncertain optimal control.

This book includes a collection of research articles presented at the "e;6th International Workshop on Hydro Scheduling in Competitive Electricity Markets"e;.

Quantitative models and computer-based tools are essential for making decisions in today's business environment.

This book presents the topology optimization theory for laminar flows with low and moderate Reynolds numbers, based on the density method and level-set method, respectively.

This authoritative book draws on the latest research to explore the interplay of high-dimensional statistics with optimization.

Quantal Response Equilibrium presents a stochastic theory of games that unites probabilistic choice models developed in psychology and statistics with the Nash equilibrium approach of classical game theory.

This book introduces the Learning-Augmented Network Optimization (LANO) paradigm, which interconnects network optimization with the emerging AI theory and algorithms and has been receiving a growing attention in network research.

This volume presents extensive research devoted to a broad spectrum of mathematics with emphasis on interdisciplinary aspects of Optimization and Probability.

This book develops a whole strategy for decision-making, with the full participation of the decision-maker and utilizing continuous feedback.

This authored monograph covers a viability to approach to traffic management by advising to vehicles circulated on the network the velocity they should follow for satisfying global traffic conditions;.

Cooperative game theory is a branch of (micro-)economics that studies the behavior of self-interested agents in strategic settings where binding agreements among agents are possible.

This book provides a systematic description about the development of Isogeometric Topology Optimization (ITO) method using the density, and then addresses the effectiveness and efficiency of the ITO method on several design problems, including multi-material structures, stress-minimization structures, piezoelectric structures and also with the uniform manufacturability, ultra-lightweight architected materials with extreme bulk/shear moduli, auxetic metamaterials and auxetic meta-composites with the NPRs behavior in microstructures.

This book outlines the latest trends in the use of multicriteria analysis in agriculture by highlighting recent applications for modeling agricultural decision-making.

Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.

Variational analysis is a fruitful area in mathematics that, on one hand, deals with the study of optimization and equilibrium problems and, on the other hand, applies optimization, perturbation, and approximation ideas to the analysis of a broad range of problems that may not be of a variational nature.

At the heart of the topology of global optimization lies Morse Theory: The study of the behaviour of lower level sets of functions as the level varies.

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Sich mathematisches Wissen anzueignen, kann nur in aktiver Weise erfolgen, in­ dem man selbst viel modelliert und rechnet.

This book is a compilation of recent research on distributed optimization algorithms for the integral load management of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) fleets and their potential services to the electricity system.

This monograph presents new theories and methods for fixed-time cooperative control of multi-agent systems.

Constraint and Integer Programming presents some of the basic ideas of constraint programming and mathematical programming, explores approaches to integration, brings us up to date on heuristic methods, and attempts to discern future directions in this fast-moving field.

This book presents cutting-edge contributions in the areas of control theory and partial differential equations.

The Final Volume of the Groundbreaking Trilogy on Agent-Based ModelingIn this pioneering synthesis, Joshua Epstein introduces a new theoretical entity: Agent_Zero.

Stochastic programming - the science that provides us with tools to design and control stochastic systems with the aid of mathematical programming techniques - lies at the intersection of statistics and mathematical programming.

The book presents applications of stochastic calculus to derivative security pricing and interest rate modelling.

This textbook provides students, researchers, and engineers in the area of electrical engineering with advanced mathematical optimization methods.

Mechanical Engineering domain problems are generally complex, consisting of different design variables and constraints.

This book presents the application of some AI related optimization techniques in the operation and control of electric power systems.

Nonlinear Optimization of Vehicle Safety Structures: Modeling of Structures Subjected to Large Deformations provides a cutting-edge overview of the latest optimization methods for vehicle structural design.

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The papers presented in this volume address diverse challenges in energy systems, ranging from operational to investment planning problems, from market economics to technical and environmental considerations, from distribution grids to transmission grids and from theoretical considerations to data provision concerns and applied case studies.

Structural Optimization is intended to supplement the engineer's box of analysis and design tools making optimization as commonplace as the finite element method in the engineering workplace.

Das Buch präsentiert eine anwenderorientierte Darstellung der Verfahren der induktiven Statistik und Datenanalyse.

This book provides a comprehensive study of turnpike phenomenon arising in optimal control theory.

The first part of this volume gathers the lecture notes of the courses of the "e;XVII Escuela Hispano-Francesa"e;, held in Gijon, Spain, in June 2016.

Optimal Shape Design is concerned with the optimization of some performance criterion dependent (besides the constraints of the problem) on the "e;shape"e; of some region.

How does mathematics impact everyday events?

This book presents a study of cooperatives as a two-layer entrepreneurial model, and analyzes cooperative enterprises.

This volume gathers contributions in the field of partial differential equations, with a focus on mathematical models in phase transitions, complex fluids and thermomechanics.