Asymptotic Cones and Functions in Optimization and Variational Inequalities (Springer Monographs in Mathematics)

This systematic and comprehensive account of asymptotic sets and functions develops a broad and useful theory in the areas of optimization and variational inequalities. The central focus is on problems of handling unbounded situations, using solutions of a given problem in these classes, when for example standard compacity hypothesis is not present. This book will interest advanced graduate students, researchers, and practitioners of optimization theory, nonlinear programming, and applied mathematics.

From the reviews:

"The main purpose of this book is to provide a systematic study of asymptotic cones and asymptotic functions in finite dimensional normed spaces. ... Every chapter ends with bibliographical notes. ... The book is addressed to graduate students at an advanced level and to researchers and practitioners in the fields of optimization theory, nonlinear programming and applied mathematical sciences. ... We recommend this book to all those who are interested in asymptotic analysis and its use." (Constantin Zalinescu, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1017, 2003)