Explores KKT conditions in convex optimization, covering dual problems, logarithmic constraints, least squares, matrix functions, and suboptimality of covering ellipsoids.
Covers the fundamentals of convex optimization, including mathematical problems, minimizers, and solution concepts, with an emphasis on efficient methods and practical applications.
Explores gradient descent methods for smooth convex and non-convex problems, covering iterative strategies, convergence rates, and challenges in optimization.
Covers optimization techniques in machine learning, focusing on convexity, algorithms, and their applications in ensuring efficient convergence to global minima.