Encyclopedia of Optimization

Optimization problems are ubiquitous in the mathematical modelling of real world systems and cover a very broad range of applications. This text aims to serve as a reference for all parts of optimization. It is directed to a diverse audience of students, scientists, engineers and in general to any decision maker and problem solver in academia, business, industry, and government who is concerned with aspects of optimization theory, algorithms, and applications. There are two main types of articles. The first type consists of survey-expository type articles regarding various topics of optimization of general interest. The second type contains more detailed concrete problems, techniques, or applications. There are also articles that provide historical perspectives and selected biographical entries. Besides the five volumes of articles, a separate volume of a cumulative index with thorough cross-referencing is provided that should serve as a useful tool of searching.