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ALADIN-$\alpha$ -- An open-source MATLAB toolbox for distributed non-convex optimization

Systems and Control 2021-10-05 v2 Distributed, Parallel, and Cluster Computing Multiagent Systems Systems and Control Optimization and Control

Abstract

This paper introduces an open-source software for distributed and decentralized non-convex optimization named ALADIN-α\alpha. ALADIN-α\alpha is a MATLAB implementation of tailored variants of the Augmented Lagrangian Alternating Direction Inexact Newton (ALADIN) algorithm. Its user interface is convenient for rapid prototyping of non-convex distributed optimization algorithms. An improved version of the recently proposed bi-level variant of ALADIN is included enabling decentralized non-convex optimization with reduced information exchange. A collection of examples from different applications fields including chemical engineering, robotics, and power systems underpins the potential of ALADIN-α\alpha.

Cite

@article{arxiv.2006.01866,
  title  = {ALADIN-$\alpha$ -- An open-source MATLAB toolbox for distributed non-convex optimization},
  author = {Alexander Engelmann and Yuning Jiang and Henrieke Benner and Ruchuan Ou and Boris Houska and Timm Faulwasser},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2006.01866},
  year   = {2021}
}
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