| Syllabus |
This course presents the theory, algorithms and applications of convex optimization. Main topics to be included: convex sets and functions; linear programming; quadratic programming, semidefinite programming, geometric programming; vector optimization; integer programming; duality and Lagrangian relaxation; Newton’s method; interior point method; ellipsoid method; subgradient algorithm and decomposition method. |
| Topics |
On the theory of convex optimization: convex set and functions, linear programming, quadratic programming, semidefinite programming, geometric programming, integer programming, vector optimization, duality theory (dual, Lagrange multiplier, KKT conditions), etc.
On algorithms to solve convex optimization problems: gradient descent algorithm, Newton’s method, interior point method, ellipsoid method, subgradient algorithm, etc. |
| Timetable |
Teaching Period: September 1, 2011 - November 30, 2011
Reading Week: October 17 - October 22, 2011
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Start Time |
End Time |
Venue |
Remark |
| Wednesdays |
10:30am |
12:00nn |
Room 308, Chow Yei Ching Bldg |
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| Fridays |
10:30am |
12:00nn |
Room 308, Chow Yei Ching Bldg |
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