An Introduction to Optimization Techniques, Sharma, Jain, Kumar 9780367493240..

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An Introduction to Optimization TechniquesAuthor(s): Vikrant Sharma, Vinod Kumar Jain, Atul Kumar\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Chapman & Hall/CRC\nISBN-13: 9780367493240, 978-0367493240\nSynopsis\nAn Introduction to Optimization Techniques introduces the basic ideas and techniques of optimization. Optimization is a precise procedure using design constraints and criteria to enable the planner to find the optimal solution. Optimization techniques have been applied in numerous fields to deal with different practical problems. \n\nThis book is designed to give the reader a sense of the challenge of analyzing a given situation and formulating a model for it while explaining the assumptions and inner structure of the methods discussed as fully as possible. It includes real-world examples and applications making the book accessible to a broader readership.\n\nFeatures\n\nEach chapter begins with the Learning Outcomes (LO) section, whic.