Mathematical optimization encompasses both a rich and rapidly evolving body of fundamental theory, and a variety of exciting applications in science and engineering. The present book contains a carefu
Optimization and optimal control are the main tools in decision making. Because of their numerous applications in various disciplines, research in these areas is accelerating at a rapid pace. “Optimiz
Provides well-written self-contained chapters, including problem sets and exercises, making it ideal for the classroom setting;Introduces applied optimization to the hazardous waste blending problem;E
The efficient numerical solution of PDE constrained optimization problems plays an important role in many engineering and science applications. The development of robust and efficient numerical algori
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The authors of this text have written a comprehensive introduction to the modeling and optimization problems encountered when designing new propulsion systems for passenger cars. It is intended for pe
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A concise, comprehensive introduction to the topic of statistical physics of combinatorial optimization, bringing together theoretical concepts and algorithms from computer science with analytical met
Optical Bit Error Rate: An Estimation Methodology provides an analytical methodology to the estimation of bit error rate of optical digital signals. This presents an extremely important subject in the
Engineering Design Optimization is written for students who are looking to optimize their engineering designs, but are unaware of the mathematical rigor needed to address their objectives. This book a
Reveals the effectiveness and significance of diagnosis optimization techniques. Six chapters discuss areas including image restoration techniques, statistical and maximum likelihood techniques in X-r
A complete guide to the design and implementation of successful neurocontrol applicationsNeurocontrol: Towards an Industrial Control Methodology is the first and only volume that presents a unified fr
Large-scale optimization is becoming increasingly important for students and professionals in electrical and industrial engineering, computer science, management science and operations research, and a
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 subject
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This book describes and evaluates the use of surveys to conduct public and nonprofit research in the fields of public administration and public policy, describe how to apply current survey methodology
Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: Mathematical Modelling and Materials Design and Optimization presents the latest information as edited from leaders in the field. It covers advances in DSSC design, fabrica
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Profiles of Drug Substances, Excipients, and Related Methodology, Volume 43 presents comprehensive reviews of drug substances and additional materials, with critical review chapters that summarize inf
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This book presents new efficient methods for optimization in realistic large-scale, multi-agent systems. These methods do not require the agents to have the full information about the system, but inst
This book presents selected papers on Business Management and Technology, focusing on recent research in Business, Optimization, Technology, and Global Issues. Organized in four broad tracks, papers e
Modeling and Optimization of Biomass Supply Chains: Top Down and Bottom Up Assessment for Agricultural, Forest and Waste Feedstock provides scientific evidence for assessing biomass supply and logisti
Volume 35A of Research in the History of Economic Thought and Methodology features a symposium on historical epistemology, guest edited by Till Düppe and Harro Maas. The symposium includes new researc
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This book focuses on optimal control and systems engineering in the big data era. It examines the scientific innovations in optimization, control and resilience management that can be applied to furth
This book is a collection of thoroughly refereed papers presented at the 27th IFIP TC 7 Conference on System Modeling and Optimization, held in Sophia Antipolis, France, in June/July 2015.The 48 revis
The book brings together a number of theoretical topics necessary for the understanding of wireless network design, optimization techniques, and performance analysis and evaluation. The author takes a
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The Cognitive Rampage is a scientific approach to self discovery, change and life optimization. This book fuses the latest research from the cognitive, behavioral, social and biological sciences into
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Semi-infinite optimization is a vivid field of active research. Recently semi- infinite optimization in a general form has attracted a lot of attention, not only because of its surprising structural a
Dorian Schmidt describes a series of practical exercises that can help us extend our ability to perceive the nature of living things. He gives a clear account of the methodology underlying this work,
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Everyday Memory and Aging is a comprehensive handbook whichtouches virtually every aspect of current everyday memoryresearch and methodology as they relate to aging. This bookdemonstrates tha
This book addresses the planning and optimization of heterogeneous wireless systems in indoor environmentsHeterogeneous Wireless Systems in Indoor Environments discusses the planning and optimization