12.07.2015 Views

v2007.11.26 - Convex Optimization

v2007.11.26 - Convex Optimization

v2007.11.26 - Convex Optimization

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS
  • No tags were found...

Create successful ePaper yourself

Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.

Chapter 1Overview<strong>Convex</strong> <strong>Optimization</strong>Euclidean Distance GeometryPeople are so afraid of convex analysis.−Claude Lemaréchal, 2003In layman’s terms, the mathematical science of <strong>Optimization</strong> is the studyof how to make a good choice when confronted with conflicting requirements.The qualifier convex means: when an optimal solution is found, then it isguaranteed to be a best solution; there is no better choice.Any convex optimization problem has geometric interpretation. If a givenoptimization problem can be transformed to a convex equivalent, then thisinterpretive benefit is acquired. That is a powerful attraction: the ability tovisualize geometry of an optimization problem. Conversely, recent advancesin geometry and in graph theory hold convex optimization within their proofs’core. [304] [242]This book is about convex optimization, convex geometry (withparticular attention to distance geometry), and nonconvex, combinatorial,and geometrical problems that can be relaxed or transformed into convexproblems. A virtual flood of new applications follow by epiphany that manyproblems, presumed nonconvex, can be so transformed. [8] [9] [44] [63] [100][102] [206] [223] [231] [273] [274] [301] [304] [27,4.3, p.316-322]2001 Jon Dattorro. CO&EDG version 2007.11.26. All rights reserved.Citation: Jon Dattorro, <strong>Convex</strong> <strong>Optimization</strong> & Euclidean Distance Geometry,Meboo Publishing USA, 2005.19

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!