Essential Mathematics for Convex Optimization
Essential Mathematics for Convex Optimization
Arkadi Nemirovski, Georgia Institute of Technology
£54.99
GBPWith an emphasis on timeless essential mathematical background for optimization, this textbook provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to convex optimization for students in applied mathematics, computer science, and engineering. Authored by two influential researchers, the book covers both convex analysis basics and modern topics such as conic programming, conic representations of convex sets, and cone-constrained convex problems, providing readers with a solid, up-to-date understanding of the field. By excluding modeling and algorithms, the authors are able to discuss the theoretical aspects in greater depth. Over 170 in-depth exercises provide hands-on experience with the theory, while more than 30 'Facts' and their accompanying proofs enhance approachability. Instructors will appreciate the appendices that cover all necessary background and the instructors-only solutions manual provided online. By the end of the book, readers will be well equipped to engage with state-of-the-art developments in optimization and its applications in decision-making and engineering.
- Focuses on the mathematical foundations, providing a fresh look on convex analysis from the point of view of optimization
- Covers modern topics such as conic programming, conic representations of convex sets and functions, and cone-constrained convex problems
- Provides a rigorous yet accessible treatment based on linear algebra, calculus, and real analysis, lowering the background barrier for students
- Over 170 exercises and over 30 'Facts' to prove, which trains readers to become active players in optimization, and not just mere consumers of its techniques
- Includes appendices that cover all the prerequisites from linear algebra, real analysis, calculus, and symmetric matrices for the course
Reviews & endorsements
'This new book by Fatma Kılınç-Karzan and Arkadi Nemirovski is an important contribution to the field of optimization, offering valuable insights for both theoretical research and practical applications. This thorough volume starts with the basics of convex analysis and extends to recent developments in cone-constrained convex problems. The authors include many interesting exercises that help expand on the topics discussed. Additionally, the appendices contain useful supplementary materials that enhance the overall value of the book' Yurii Nesterov, Professor at Corvinus University of Budapest, Emeritus Professor at Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium
'This is a well-structured textbook on the mathematical foundations of convex optimization. It focuses on the structure of convex sets and functions, separation theorems, subgradients, and the theory of duality. The treatment is rigorous but readable, balancing clarity with depth.' Osman Güler, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Product details
June 2025Hardback
9781009510523
444 pages
254 × 178 mm
Not yet published - available from June 2025
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Main notational conventions
- Part I. Convex Sets in Rn: From First Acquaintance to Linear Programming Duality:
- 1. First acquaintance with convex sets
- 2. Theorems of caratheodory, radon, and helly
- 3. Polyhedral representations and Fourier-Motzkin elimination
- 4. General theorem on alternative and linear programming duality
- 5. Exercises for Part I
- Part II. Separation Theorem, Extreme Points, Recessive Directions, and Geometry of Polyhedral Sets:
- 6. Separation theorem and geometry of convex sets
- 7. Geometry of polyhedral sets
- 8. Exercises for Part II
- Part III. Convex Functions:
- 9. First acquaintance with convex functions
- 10. How to detect convexity
- 11. Minima and maxima of convex functions
- 12. Subgradients
- 13. Legendre transform
- 14. Functions of eigenvalues of symmetric matrices
- 15. Exercises for Part III
- Part IV. Convex Programming, Lagrange Duality, Saddle Points:
- 16. Convex programming problems and convex theorem on alternative
- 17. Lagrange function and Lagrange duality
- 18. Convex programming in cone-constrained form
- 19. Optimality conditions in convex programming
- 20. Cone-convex functions: elementary calculus and examples
- 21. Mathematical programming optimality conditions
- 22. Saddle points
- 23. Exercises for Part IV
- Appendices.
