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Weight optimization of frame structures with continuous cross-section parametrization is a challenging non-convex problem that has traditionally been solved by local optimization techniques. Here, we exploit its inherent semi-algebraic…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2025-01-29 Marek Tyburec , Michal Kočvara , Martin Kružík

We present an optimization algorithm that can identify a global minimum of a potentially nonconvex smooth function with high probability, assuming the Gibbs measure of the potential satisfies a logarithmic Sobolev inequality. Our…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2025-09-16 Daniel Cortild , Claire Delplancke , Nadia Oudjane , Juan Peypouquet

Global minimization is a fundamental challenge in optimization, especially in machine learning, where finding the global minimum of a function directly impacts model performance and convergence. This article introduces a novel optimization…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2024-10-31 Seifeddine Achour

We propose an algorithmic framework, that employs active subspace techniques, for scalable global optimization of functions with low effective dimension (also referred to as low-rank functions). This proposal replaces the original…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2024-02-01 Coralia Cartis , Xinzhu Liang , Estelle Massart , Adilet Otemissov

In this paper, the problem of safe global maximization (it should not be confused with robust optimization) of expensive noisy black-box functions satisfying the Lipschitz condition is considered. The notion "safe" means that the objective…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2020-08-18 Yaroslav D. Sergeyev , Antonio Candelieri , Dmitri E. Kvasov , Riccardo Perego

Global minimum cut is a fundamental combinatorial optimization problem with wide-ranging applications. Often in practice, these problems are solved repeatedly on families of similar or related instances. However, the de facto algorithmic…

Data Structures and Algorithms · Computer Science 2025-03-10 Benjamin Moseley , Helia Niaparast , Karan Singh

Grover's algorithm can be employed in global optimization methods providing, in some cases, a quadratic speedup over classical algorithms. This paper describes a new method for continuous global optimization problems that uses a classical…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2013-01-22 Pedro Lara , Renato Portugal , Carlile Lavor

Quadratic constrained quadratic programming problems often occur in various fields such as engineering practice, management science, and network communication. This article mainly studies a non convex quadratic programming problem with…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2023-12-29 Bo Zhang , YueLin Gao , Xia Liu , XiaoLi Huang

This paper describes a data-driven framework for approximate global optimization in which precomputed solutions to a sample of problems are retrieved and adapted during online use to solve novel problems. This approach has promise for…

Robotics · Computer Science 2016-05-17 Kris Hauser

In the paper, the global optimization problem of a multidimensional "black-box" function satisfying the Lipschitz condition over a hyperinterval with an unknown Lipschitz constant is considered. A new efficient algorithm for solving this…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2015-03-19 Yaroslav D. Sergeyev , Dmitri E. Kvasov

In this paper, the global optimization problem $\min_{y\in S} F(y)$ with $S$ being a hyperinterval in $\Re^N$ and $F(y)$ satisfying the Lipschitz condition with an unknown Lipschitz constant is considered. It is supposed that the function…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2015-09-14 Daniela Lera , Yaroslav D. Sergeyev

The aim of black-box optimization is to optimize an objective function within the constraints of a given evaluation budget. In this problem, it is generally assumed that the computational cost for evaluating a point is large; thus, it is…

Machine Learning · Statistics 2019-12-03 Masahiro Nomura , Kenshi Abe

Optimization problems involving mixed variables (i.e., variables of numerical and categorical nature) can be challenging to solve, especially in the presence of mixed-variable constraints. Moreover, when the objective function is the result…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2024-12-12 Mengjia Zhu , Alberto Bemporad

Optimization is finding the best solution, which mathematically amounts to locating the global minimum of some cost function. Optimization is traditionally automated with digital or quantum computers, each having their limitations and none…

Statistical Mechanics · Physics 2021-11-16 Natalia B. Janson , Christopher J. Marsden

In this paper, we study the problem of finding the global minima of a given function. Specifically, we consider complicated functions with numerous local minima, as is often the case for real-world data mining losses. We do so by applying a…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2025-11-20 Simon Klüttermann

Optimization of frame structures is formulated as a~non-convex optimization problem, which is currently solved to local optimality. In this contribution, we investigate four optimization approaches: (i) general non-linear optimization, (ii)…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2019-09-17 Marek Tyburec , Jan Zeman , Martin Kružík , Didier Henrion

An algorithm capable of finding a likely global optimum (minimum) and a set of sub-optimal points for arbitrary generic functions of several variables is presented. The algorithm is designed to deal even with functions of complex behavior,…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2017-08-23 Glauco Masotti

The diverse world of machine learning applications has given rise to a plethora of algorithms and optimization methods, finely tuned to the specific regression or classification task at hand. We reduce the complexity of algorithm design for…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2016-05-23 Zeyuan Allen-Zhu , Elad Hazan

In many practical decision-making problems it happens that functions involved in optimization process are black-box with unknown analytical representations and hard to evaluate. In this paper, a global optimization problem is considered…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2015-09-16 Yaroslav D. Sergeyev , Dmitri E. Kvasov

In most global optimization problems, finding global optimal point inthe multidimensional and great search space needs high computations. In this paper, we present a new approach to find global optimal point with the low computation and few…

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