Operations Research: Nonlinear System Optimization

Author: Li Jun Xu Jiuping
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: This book is a companion to "Operations Research - Linear System Optimization." It systematically introduces the main theories and methods of nonlinear systems, focusing on the theoretical and methodological analysis of nonlinear system optimization theorems widely applied in management science, such as nonlinear programming, stochastic programming, Markov chains, Markov processes, queuing theory, inventory theory, reliability models, etc. The book highlights the application of computers in operations research, providing a knowledge interface with practical tools. Each chapter includes a certain number of exercises to help review and reinforce basic knowledge, and it offers rich online multimedia course materials for instructors. The chapters in this book are relatively independent, so readers can select specific content based on their needs. Basic knowledge of calculus, linear algebra, and probability statistics is required to read this book. It can serve as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in management and engineering disciplines at universities, as well as a reference for researchers and practical engineering professionals in management science and practice.