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Basics of Nonlinear Optimization: Around the Weierstrass Theorem

Book information

Publisher
Birkhäuser
Year
2024
ISBN
9783031771590, 9783031771606
DOI
10.1007/978-3-031-77160-6
ISSN
2296-455X
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1689515 bytes)
Series
Compact Textbooks in Mathematics
Edition
1
Pages
168\173
Orientation
yes
Paginated
yes
Scanned
portrait
Time added
2024-12-22 11:59:06

Description

This textbook gives an introduction to optimization tools which arise around the Weierstrass theorem about the minimum of a lower semicontinuous function. Starting from a Euclidean space, it moves further into the infinite dimensional setting towards the direct variational method, going through differentiation and introducing relevant background information on the way. Exercises accompany the text and include observations, remarks, and examples that help understand the presented material. Although some basic knowledge of functional analysis is assumed, covering Hilbert and Banach spaces and the Lebesgue integration, the required background material is covered throughout the text, and literature suggestions are provided. For less experienced readers, a summary of some optimization techniques is also included. The book will appeal to both students and instructors in specialized courses on optimization, wishing to learn more about variational methods.

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