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Numerical Optimization with Python


Gradient methods

Different gradient methods are given for nonlinear optimization.


Lagrange and KKT Multipliers

Background concerning Lagrange and KKT Multipliers for constraint optimization problems.

Simulated Annealing Algorithm

We develop the simulated annealing to solve constraint optimization problems and the Salesman Traveling Problem.