This undergraduate textbook introduces students of science and engineering tothe fascinating field of optimization. It is a unique book that brings together the subfields of mathematical programming, variational calculus, and optimal control, thus giving students an overall view of all aspects of optimizationin 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 equationsis assumed. . INDICE: ;Series Preface*Preface*Introduction*Linear Programming*NonlinearProgramming* Approximation Techniques*Variational Problems and Dynamic Programming*Optimal Control*References*Index.
- ISBN: 978-1-4419-2334-9
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Fecha Publicación: 31/03/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés