Introduction to Optimization and Operations Research

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Linear Optimization Techniques: Problem Solving Approaches

Provides an overview of linear optimization techniques, focusing on problem-solving methods and the importance of constraints and objective functions.

Optimal Control: Hydropower Management

Covers the optimization of hydropower systems and control strategies for maximizing energy production.

Energy Systems Optimization

Explores energy systems modeling, optimization, and cost analysis for efficient operations.

Optimization Programs: Piecewise Linear Cost Functions

Covers the formulation of optimization programs for minimizing piecewise linear cost functions.

Linear Optimization: Finding Initial BFS

Explains the process of finding an initial Basic Feasible Solution for linear optimization problems using the Simplex Algorithm.

Approximation Algorithms

Covers approximation algorithms for optimization problems, LP relaxation, and randomized rounding techniques.

Simulation & Optimization: Poisson Process & Random Numbers

Explores simulation pitfalls, random numbers, discrete & continuous distributions, and Monte-Carlo integration.

Simplex Algorithm: Basics

Introduces the Simplex algorithm for solving flow problems and handling negative cost cycles.

Simplex Algorithm: Solution on a Vertex

Explores the simplex algorithm and how optimal solutions can be found on vertices of constraint polyhedra.

Linear Programming: Solving LPs

Covers the process of solving Linear Programs (LPs) using the simplex method.