Encyclopedia of optimization / [editors, C.A. Floudas and P.M. Pardalos].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Floudas, Christodoulos A.

Pardalos, P. M. (Panos M.), 1954-

Rosengarten Family Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mathematical optimization--Encyclopedias.

Mathematical optimization.

Genre:

Encyclopedias.

Physical Description:

6 volumes : illustrations ; 30 cm

Place of Publication:

Dordrecht ; London : Kluwer Academic, [2001]

Summary:

Optimization problems are widespread in the mathematical modeling of real world systems and their applications arise in all branches of science, applied science and engineering. The goal of the Encyclopedia of Optimization is to introduce the reader to a complete set of topics in order to show the spectrum of recent research activities and the richness of ideas in the development of theories, algorithms and the applications of optimization. It is directed to a diverse audience of students, scientists, engineers, decision makers and problem solvers in academia, business, industry, and government. Please note that this publication is available as print only OR online only OR print + online set. Save 75% of the online list price when purchasing the bundle. For more information on the online version please type the publication title into the search box above, then click on the "eReference" version in the results list.

Contents:

V. 1. A-D

V. 2. E-Integer

V. 3. Interior-M

V. 4. N-Q

V. 5. R-Z

V. 6. Index volume.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Rosengarten Family Fund.

ISBN:

0792369327

OCLC:

47062600