Encyclopedia of Optimization

ISBN-10: 0387747583
ISBN-13: 9780387747583
Category: Mathematics
Pages: 4622
Language: English
Published: 2008-09-04
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Authors: Panos M. Pardalos, Christodoulos A. Floudas

Description

The goal of the Encyclopedia of Optimization is to introduce the reader to a complete set of topics that show the spectrum of research, the richness of ideas, and the breadth of applications that has come from this field. The second edition builds on the success of the former edition with more than 150 completely new entries, designed to ensure that the reference addresses recent areas where optimization theories and techniques have advanced. Particularly heavy attention resulted in health science and transportation, with entries such as "Algorithms for Genomics", "Optimization and Radiotherapy Treatment Design", and "Crew Scheduling".