Stochastic Approach Global Optimization by Kan Rinnooy (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book posits a stochastic approach to global optimization, a mathematical theory aimed at finding the most optimal solution to complex problems with multiple variables. In contrast with traditional methods of finding local optimums, this approach permits the identification of global optimums and even offers probabilistic guarantees of success. Crucially, the author argues that this approach necessitates both a statistical and a computational fusion to overcome its inherent unsolvability. The book delves into deterministic methods, their drawbacks, and additional algorithms designed to overcome the limitations of existing approaches. It also explores the practical implementation of stochastic methods through clustering techniques that improve efficiency. Overall, the book's innovative insights make it essential reading for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in optimization and its applications in various fields. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.