Optimization Problem Solutions

Optimization techniques are very important tools in scientific research and engineering, and they are also effective means in solving problems in science and engineering. It is not exaggerating to say that, once equipped with the ideas and solution methods of optimization, the user’s capability in scientific research will be boosted to an upper level. In this chapter, the unconstrained optimization is presented first. Linear programming and quadratic programming are studied, and constrained optimization is demonstrated. Problem-based description and global optimum solutions are further discussed.