Applied Nonlinear Optimization in Modeling Environments

Presents a practically motivated discussion of nonlinear global optimization (GO). This book begins with a review of standard models and methods, then moves to a detailed discussion of non-trivial test problems, challenges, and real-world applications of interest to a range of scientists, engineers, and economists.

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In a unique treatment that reviews prominent modeling environments and solution approaches, numerical tests and real-world applications, this work presents a practically motivated discussion of nonlinear (global and convex) optimization. From this book, readers will gain a solid practical understanding of readily applicable methods and tools in an important and rapidly emerging field.