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Introduction to optimization: Techniques and applications in engineering

Title
Introduction to optimization: Techniques and applications in engineering
Creator
Srivastava, Shilpa; Tripathi, Aprna; Bansal, Sulabh; Vuppulur, Prem Prakash
Description
A key idea in computer science, engineering, economics, and mathematics is optimization, which seeks to identify the optimal option from a range of workable options. An overview of optimization, its importance, and its many uses are given in this chapter. It highlights various forms of optimization, such as linear, nonlinear, convex, and combinatorial optimization, and examines the fundamental concepts of optimization, such as objective functions, constraints, and viable regions. In addition to contemporary strategies such as evolutionary algorithms, machine learning-based optimization, and metaheuristic techniques like genetic algorithms and simulated annealing, the chapter explores few traditional optimization techniques. Real-world applications in banking, logistics, AI, and industrial process optimization are also covered. This chapter offers insights into issue formulation, solution approaches, and efficiency concerns, with a focus on both theoretical underpinnings and real-world applications. It also presents important optimization tools and software that are frequently used in both industry and academics. By the end of this chapter, readers will have a basic understanding of optimization concepts that will allow them to use these ideas to effectively tackle challenging issues. 2025 selection and editorial matter, Sulabh Bansal, Aprna Tripathi, Shilpa Srivastava and Prem Prakash Vuppuluri; individual chapters, the contributors.
Source
Nature-inspired Metaheuristic Algorithms: Solving Real World Engineering Problems;pp.1-28
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
CRC Press
Coverage
Srivastava S., Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Tripathi A., Department of Data Science and Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, India; Bansal S., School of Computer Science and Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, India; Vuppulur P.P., Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Agra, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISBN: 978-104034487-3; 978-103277087-1;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Srivastava, Shilpa; Tripathi, Aprna; Bansal, Sulabh; Vuppulur, Prem Prakash, “Introduction to optimization: Techniques and applications in engineering,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 18, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/24427.

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