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Record Nr.

UNINA9910777323403321

Autore

Zhigli͡avskiĭ A. A (Anatoliĭ Aleksandrovich)

Titolo

Stochastic global optimization [[electronic resource] /] / by Anatoly Zhigljavsky, Antanas Žilinskas

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Springer, 2008

ISBN

1-281-13893-2

9786611138936

0-387-74740-0

Edizione

[1st ed. 2008.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (270 p.)

Collana

Springer optimization and its applications ; ; v. 1

Classificazione

510

SK 870

SK 880

Altri autori (Persone)

ZhilinskasA

Disciplina

519.62

Soggetti

Mathematical optimization

Stochastic processes

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Basic Concepts and Ideas -- Global Random Search: Fundamentals and Statistical Inference -- Global Random Search: Extensions -- Methods Based on Statistical Models of Multimodal Functions.

Sommario/riassunto

This book presents the main methodological and theoretical developments in stochastic global optimization. The extensive text is divided into four chapters; the topics include the basic principles and methods of global random search, statistical inference in random search, Markovian and population-based random search methods, methods based on statistical models of multimodal functions and principles of rational decisions theory. Key features: * Inspires readers to explore various stochastic methods of global optimization by clearly explaining the main methodological principles and features of the methods; * Includes a comprehensive study of probabilistic and statistical models underlying the stochastic optimization algorithms; * Expands upon more sophisticated techniques including random and semi-random coverings, stratified sampling schemes, Markovian algorithms and population based algorithms; *Provides a thorough description of the methods based on statistical models of objective



function; *Discusses criteria for evaluating efficiency of optimization algorithms and difficulties occurring in applied global optimization. Stochastic Global Optimization is intended for mature researchers and graduate students interested in global optimization, operations research, computer science, probability, statistics, computational and applied mathematics, mechanical and chemical engineering, and many other fields where methods of global optimization can be used.