In the first part of the book, we dealt with some material that prepared us to begin learning optimization. Specifically, we learned about Matlab and about some basic mathematics. In this next portion of the book, we start to understand what optimization is all about. In particular, (i) we will be introduced to the fascinating world of optimization, (ii) we will differentiate optimization from other engineering activities (e.g., analysis and modeling), and, finally, (iii) we will provide an important classification of optimization, which is important to know in practice.
Specifically, the topics presented, with the chapter numbers, are given below:
3. Welcome to the Fascinating World of Optimization
4. Analysis, Design, Optimization, and Modeling
5. Introducing Linear and Nonlinear Programming
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