Introduction to Optimization [electronic resource] /

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 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 find this introduction to optimization extremely useful.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Pedregal, Pablo. author., SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	Texto biblioteca
Language:	eng
Published:	New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2004
Subjects:	Mathematics., Operations research., Decision making., Game theory., Mathematical optimization., Physics., Microwaves., Optical engineering., Game Theory, Economics, Social and Behav. Sciences., Optimization., Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics., Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering., Operation Research/Decision Theory.,
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/b97412
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