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Using real-life applications, this graduate-level textbook
introduces different mathematical methods of scientific computation
to solve minimization problems using examples ranging from locating
an aircraft, finding the best time to replace a computer, analyzing
developments on the stock market, and constructing phylogenetic
trees. The textbook focuses on several methods, including nonlinear
least squares with confidence analysis, singular value
decomposition, best basis, dynamic programming, linear programming,
and various optimization procedures. Each chapter solves several
realistic problems, introducing the modelling optimization
techniques and simulation as required. This allows readers to see
how the methods are put to use, making it easier to grasp the basic
ideas. There are also worked examples, practical notes, and
background materials to help the reader understand the topics
covered. Interactive exercises are available at
www.cambridge.org/9780521849890.
This volume contains the proceedings of the LATIN 2000
International Conference (LatinAmerican Theoretical INformatics),
to be held in Punta del Este, Uruguay,April 10-14, 2000. This is
the fourth event in the series following Sao " Paulo, Brazil
(1992),Valparaiso, Chile (1995), and Campinas, Brazil (1998). LATIN
has established itself as a fully refereed conference for
theoretical computer science research in Latin America. It has also
strengthened the ties between local and international scientific
communities. We believe that this volume reflects the breadth and
depth of this interaction. We received 87 submissions, from 178
different authors in 26 different countries.
Eachpaperwasassignedtothreeprogramcommitteemembers.TheProgramCommittee
selected 42 papers based on approximately 260 referee reports. In
addition to these contributed presentations, the conference
included six invited talks. The assistance of many organizations
and individuals was essential for the success
ofthismeeting.Wewouldliketothankallofoursponsorsandsupportingorganizations.
Ricardo Baeza-Yates, Claudio Lucchesi, Arnaldo Moura, and Imre
Simon provided - sightful advice and shared with us their
experiences as organizers of previous LATIN meetings. Joaquin
Goyoaga and Patricia Corbo helped in the earliest stages of the -
ganization in various ways, including finding Uruguayan sources of
financial support. SeCIU(ServicioCentraldeInformatica '
Universitario,UniversidaddelaRepublica) ' p- vided us with the
necessary communication infrastructure. The meeting of the program
committee was hosted by the Instituto de Matematica ' e Estat
stica, i Universidade de Sao " Paulo, which also provided us with
the Intranet site for discussions among PC members.
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