A Reformulation-Linearization Technique for Solving Discrete and Continuous Nonconvex Problems (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999)

This book deals with the theory and applications of the Reformulation- Linearization/Convexification Technique (RL T) for solving nonconvex optimization problems. A unified treatment of discrete and continuous nonconvex programming problems is presented using this approach. In essence, the bridge between these two types of nonconvexities is made via a polynomial representation of discrete constraints. For example, the binariness on a 0-1 variable x . can be equivalently J expressed as the polynomial constraint x . (1-x . ) = 0. The motivation for this book is J J the role of tight linear/convex programming representations or relaxations in solving such discrete and continuous nonconvex programming problems. The principal thrust is to commence with a model that affords a useful representation and structure, and then to further strengthen this representation through automatic reformulation and constraint generation techniques. As mentioned above, the focal point of this book is the development and application of RL T for use as an automatic reformulation procedure, and also, to generate strong valid inequalities. The RLT operates in two phases. In the Reformulation Phase, certain types of additional implied polynomial constraints, that include the aforementioned constraints in the case of binary variables, are appended to the problem. The resulting problem is subsequently linearized, except that certain convex constraints are sometimes retained in XV particular special cases, in the Linearization/Convexijication Phase. This is done via the definition of suitable new variables to replace each distinct variable-product term. The higher dimensional representation yields a linear (or convex) programming relaxation.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Nonconvex Optimization and Its Applications, 31
Release date:	December 2010
First published:	1999
Authors:	Hanif D. Sherali • W. P. Adams
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	518
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
ISBN-13:	978-1-4419-4808-3
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Numerical analysis Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Combinatorics & graph theory Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Algebra > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Optimization > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4419-4808-2
Barcode:	9781441948083

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