Introduction to Optimization (Texts in Applied Mathematics)
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Book Description
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.
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Text introduces undergraduate science and engineering students to the field of optimization. Provides an introduction to linear programming, nonlinear programming, numerical optimization algorithms, variational problems, dynamic programming, and optimal control. Includes exercises. DLC: Mathematical optimization.
Introduction to Optimization (Texts in Applied Mathematics),Pablo Pedregal,Springer,0387403981,Applied,Engineering - General,Game Theory,General,Mathematical optimization,Mathematics,Science/Mathematics,Mathematics / Linear Programming
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