Introduction to Optimization (Texts in Applied Mathematics, 46)

Pedregal, Pablo

ISBN 10: 0387403981 / ISBN 13: 9780387403984

Published by Springer, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Optimization (Texts in Applied Mathematics, 46)
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0387403981
• ISBN 13: 9780387403984
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This undergraduate textbook aims to introduce students of science and engineering to the fascinating field of optimization. It brings together mathematical programming, variational problems, and optimal control, thus giving students an overall view of the subject. Applied mathematicians, physicists, engineers, and scientists will all find this introduction to optimization useful.

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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.