Methods of Dynamic and Nonsmooth Optimization (CBMS-NSF Regional Conference Series in Applied Mathematics): 57 (CBMS-NSF Regional Conference Series in Applied Mathematics, Series Number 57) - Softcover

Clarke, Frank H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0898712416 ISBN 13: 9780898712414

Publisher: Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, 1987

Synopsis

Presents the elements of a unified approach to optimization based on 'nonsmooth analysis', a term introduced in the 1970's by the author, who is a pioneer in the field. Based on a series of lectures given at a conference at Emory University in 1986, this volume presents its subjects in a self-contained and accessible manner. The topics treated here have been in an active state of development. Focuses mainly on deterministic optimal control, the calculus of variations, and mathematical programming. In addition, it features a tutorial in nonsmooth analysis and geometry and demonstrates that the method of value function analysis via proximal normals is a powerful tool in the study of necessary conditions, sufficient conditions, controllability, and sensitivity analysis. The distinction between inductive and deductive methods, the use of Hamiltonians, the verification technique, and penalization are also emphasized.

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Book Description

Presents the elements of a unified approach to optimization based on 'nonsmooth analysis', a term introduced in the 1970s by the author, who is a pioneer in the field. This volume presents its subjects in a self-contained and accessible manner.

Edition details

• Publisher: Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
• Publication date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0898712416
• ISBN 13: 9780898712414
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96