Optimization Techniques: An Introduction (Ecological Studies) - Hardcover

Foulds, L R

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0387905863 ISBN 13: 9780387905860

Verlag: Springer-Verlag New York Inc., 1981

Inhaltsangabe

This is a practical introduction to optimization, covering the main optimization techniques currently in use--e.g., mathematical programming, network, and classical methods--at an advanced undergraduate level. Using arguments which are intuitive rather than highly technical, the author focuses on familiar real-life problems, proceeding by induction to the underlying theory. New formulations and models in integer programming are covered, and algorithms are simply explained with illustrative numerical examples. [It] includes numerous exercises suitable for mathematics, engineering, and business courses; the straightforward style of the text makes it useful for researchers in transport planning as well as operations research and planning personnel.

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Optimization is the process by which the optimal solution to a problem, or optimum, is produced. The word optimum has come from the Latin word optimus, meaning best. And since the beginning of his existence Man has strived for that which is best. There has been a host of contributions, from Archimedes to the present day, scattered across many disciplines. Many of the earlier ideas, although interesting from a theoretical point of view, were originally of little practical use, as they involved a daunting amount of com­ putational effort. Now modern computers perform calculations, whose time was once estimated in man-years, in the figurative blink of an eye. Thus it has been worthwhile to resurrect many of these earlier methods. The advent of the computer has helped bring about the unification of optimization theory into a rapidly growing branch of applied mathematics. The major objective of this book is to provide an introduction to the main optimization tech­ niques which are at present in use. It has been written for final year undergrad­ uates or first year graduates studying mathematics, engineering, business, or the physical or social sciences. The book does not assume much mathemati­ cal knowledge. It has an appendix containing the necessary linear algebra and basic calculus, making it virtually self-contained. This text evolved out of the experience of teaching the material to finishing undergraduates and beginning graduates.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1981
• ISBN 10: 0387905863
• ISBN 13: 9780387905860
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 502
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