Encyclopedia of Optimization

Optimization problems are widespread in the mathematical modeling of real world systems and their applications arise in all branches of science, applied science and engineering. The goal of the Encyclopedia of Optimization is to introduce the reader to a complete set of topics in order to show the spectrum of recent research activities and the richness of ideas in the development of theories, algorithms and the applications of optimization. It is directed to a diverse audience of students, scientists, engineers, decision makers and problem solvers in academia, business, industry, and government.

Comprehensive reference work for a growing field of crucial importance to researchers in a variety of subject areas including industrial engineering, operations research and mathematics

Revised and expanded edition of successful reference work published by Kluwer Academic Publishers in 2001

Enhanced online content, up-to-date cross references, and entries keyed to MSC subject codes

Contributors are leading experts in the field