- What is Optimization?
- Process or method to minimize or maximize a given quantity.
- This quantity is expressed by a mathematical function that depends on some parameters.
- Why do we study these kind of problems?
- Many practical applications in different disciplines (computer science, physics, economy, …) can be expressed as Optimization problems.
- Human intension is not just to solve a problem, but obtain the optimal solution.
- How does Optimization work?
- Optimization problems are formulated using mathematical functions.
- Criteria for existence and uniqueness of optima are derived by mathematical techniques.
- Solution algorithms are iterative and approximate.
- Convergence speed and accuracy are issues
- What if we know about Optimization?
- We can use these methods and techniques for all kind of engineering and scientific problems.
- We can improve these methods and adapt them for special problems.