Semidefinite programs constitute one of the largest classes of optimization problems that can be solved with reasonable efficiency - both in theory and practice. They play a key role in a variety of r
Surveying advances in optimization and control methods with applications to industrial engineering and construction management, this book covers lean and agile construction project management, set spl
Discrete phenomena are an important aspect of various complex systems, acting both as underlying driving mechanisms and as manifestations of diverse behaviours. However, the characterisation of these
Some of the world’s leading researchers in this high-profile field explain how their methodological innovations in discrete mathematics, computer science, and topology are now being used to unearth th
Practical optimization problems are often hard to solve, in particular when they are black boxes and no further information about the problem is available except via function evaluations. This work in
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Game Programming Algorithms and Techniques is a broad overview of many of the important algorithms and techniques used in video game programming. It features a unique framework-agnostic approach, so t
This book introduces the core algorithms of all 3D computer graphics software packages. This second edition includes new chapters on graphics for mobile devices and practical 3D graphics using OpenFX.
Andreas Potschka discusses a direct multiple shooting method for dynamic optimization problems constrained by nonlinear, possibly time-periodic, parabolic partial differential equations. In contrast t
This unique book provides a bridge between digital control theory and vehicle guidance and control practice. It presents practical techniques of digital redesign and direct discrete-time design suitab
Exploring methods and techniques to optimize processing energy efficiency in process plants, Energy Optimization for the Process Industries provides a holistic approach that considers changing process
Although they are believed to be unsolvable in general, tractability results suggest that some practical NP-hard problems can be efficiently solved. Combinatorial search algorithms are designed to eff
????In this book the authors take a rigorous look at the infinite-horizon discrete-time optimal control theory from the viewpoint of Pontryagin’s principles. Several Pontryagin principles are describ
Written by authorities in the field, this book presents an introduction to fast sequential Monte Carlo (SMC) methods for counting and optimization. Fast Sequential Monte Carlo Methods for Counting and
A great building requires a strong foundation. This book teaches basic Artificial Intelligence algorithms such as dimensionality, distance metrics, clustering, error calculation, hill climbing, Nelder
Visual Computing for Medicine, 2nd Edition, offers cutting-edge visualization techniques and their applications in medical diagnosis, education, and treatment. The book includes algorithms, applicatio
The second edition of this 7-volume handbook is intended to be a basic yet comprehensive reference work in combinatorial optimization that will benefit newcomers and researchers for years to come. Thi
Simplicial Global Optimization is centered on deterministic covering methods partitioning feasible region by simplices. This book looks into the advantages of simplicial partitioning in global optimiz
The subject of this book is to introduce a model-based quantitative performance indicator methodology applicable for performance, cost and reliability optimization of non-volatile memories. The comple
This book provides a single-source reference to routing algorithms for Networks-on-Chip (NoCs), as well as in-depth discussions of advanced solutions applied to current and next generation, many core
Computer modeling and simulation (M&S) allows engineers to study and analyze complex systems. Discrete-event system (DES)-M&S is used in modern management, industrial engineering, computer sci
Engineering of Reconfigurable Systems and Algorithms is a compendium of articles and papers that were presented at ERSA '13, an international conference that serves researchers, scholars, professional
This volume presents innovative formulations and applied procedures for sensitivity analysis and structural design optimization. Coverage ranges from recent developments to the use of evolutionary alg
"Clustering is a diverse topic, and the underlying algorithms depend greatly on the data domain and problem scenario. This book focuses on three primary aspects of data clustering: the core methods su
This book deals with condition as a main aspect in the understanding of the performance—regarding both stability and complexity—of numerical algorithms. It offers partial solutions for Smale's 17th p
This book gives a short introduction to parts of modern discrete geometry in addition to leading the reader to the frontiers of geometric research on sphere arrangements. It contains 30 open research
This book presents new trends in optimization methods that can be used to handle the stochastic, predictive nature of large-scale system problems in power and energy. The author provides decision tool
The book covers new developments in structural topology optimization. Basic features and limitations of Michell’s truss theory, its extension to a broader class of support conditions, generalizations
The discrete Fourier transform (DFT) is an extremely useful tool that finds application in many different disciplines. However, its use requires caution. The aim of this book is to explain the DFT and
Iterative algorithms often rely on approximate evaluation techniques, which may include statistical estimation, computer simulation or functional approximation. This volume presents methods for the st
High Performance Deformable Image Registration Algorithms for Manycore Processors develops highly data-parallel image registration algorithms suitable for use on modern multi-core architectures, inclu
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th Algorithms and Data Structures Symposium, WADS 2013, held in London, ON, Canada, August 2013. The Algorithms and Data Structures Symposium -
Here is a collection of nonlinear optimization applications from the real world, expressed in the General Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS). The concepts are presented so that the reader can quickly mo
This book presents a comprehensive review of key distributed graph algorithms for computer network applications, with a particular emphasis on practical implementation. Topics and features: introduces
This book provides a compilation on the state-of-the-art and recent advances of evolutionary computation for dynamic optimization problems. The motivation for this book arises from the fact that many
The book consists of chapters based on selected papers of international conference ?Power, Control and Optimization 2012”, held in Las Vegas, USA. Readers can find interesting chapters discussing vari
"With the considerable increase of AI applications, AI is being increasingly used to solve optimization problems in engineering. In the past two decades, the applications of artificial intelligence in
This monograph deals with control problems of discrete-time dynamical systems that include linear and nonlinear input/output relations. It provides new results and their extensions which can also be a
This book focuses on bistatic SAR signal processing, mainly on imaging aspects. Topics include bistatic SAR resolution analysis, echo generation methods, imaging algorithms, imaging parameters estimat
This book presents a novel inverse optimal control approach for stabilization and trajectory tracking of discrete-time nonlinear systems, avoiding the need to solve the associated Hamilton-Jacobi-Bell
