Difference between revisions of "Optimization"

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'''Optimization''' is an applied field of mathematics that computes optimal solutions to problems with [[Linear|linear]] or [[Non-linear|non-linear]] restraints, provided an optimal solution exists and is unique. It is often used in such varied fields as [[Finance|finance]], [[Algorithm|algorithmic]] design, and genetic [[Recombination|recombination]].
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'''Optimization''' is an applied field of mathematics that computes optimal solutions to problems with [[linear]] or [[non-linear]] restraints, provided an optimal solution exists and is unique. It is often used in such varied fields as [[finance]], [[Algorithm|algorithmic]] design, and genetic [[recombination]].
  
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Revision as of 19:14, March 28, 2008

Optimization is an applied field of mathematics that computes optimal solutions to problems with linear or non-linear restraints, provided an optimal solution exists and is unique. It is often used in such varied fields as finance, algorithmic design, and genetic recombination.