Nonlinear optimization

From the discussion in this chapter, it is clear that the difficulties associated with optimizing nonlinear problems are far greater than those for optimizing linear problems. For linear problems, finding the global optimum can, in principle, be guaranteed. 

Unconstrained optimization Nonlinear regression of VLE data (12.3) Minimum work of compression (13.2) 1 ) ... 

Three basic questions must be answered to ensure success in the search for an optimized nonlinear crystal for a particular application What are the most important optical properties which determine the crystal s figure of merit for the intended application What is the best methodology for characterizing those optical properties so that materials of interest can be identified efficiently Where in "materials space" can crystals with such properties be found with the highest probability Answers to these questions will be discussed in the context of a program to find improved frequency conversion crystals for high power lasers. 

The denominator represents the degree of freedom, v, and is defined as the number of experimental values (elements of Y), minus the number of optimized nonlinear (k) and linear (A) parameters. 

In general, the selection of the optimum operating conditions of SMB units is rather difficult because these units have a complex behavior that is not yet completely understood due to the intensity of the nonlinear, competitive equilibrium effects. As a consequence, there are systematic tendencies among users to operate SMB units imder rather dilute conditions, in order to minimize the consequences of these nonlinear effects, or empirically to search for the best operating parameters that provide for optimal nonlinear operating conditions [74]. 

Unconstrained optimization (nonlinear programming), 2546-2553 classictil methods, 2546-2547 conjugate gradient methods, 2552-2553 golden section method, 2547-2549 line search techniques for, 2547 multidimensional search techniques for, 2549-2552... 

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Meiler et al. [27] adopted the general method of optimizing nonlinear experimental designs by the minimization of the covariance matrix of the least-squares... 

Optimized nonlinear parameters. Random-tempered Gaussian geminals, =Not variational in a strict sense. 

Optimized nonlinear parameters. Random-tempered Gaussian geminals. 

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