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$ $In many optimization problems, a feasible solution induces a multi-dimensional cost vector. For example, in load-balancing a schedule induces a load vector across the machines. In $k$-clustering, opening $k$ facilities induces an…

Data Structures and Algorithms · Computer Science 2018-11-14 Deeparnab Chakrabarty , Chaitanya Swamy

The main purpose of this research note is to show that the triality theory can always be used to identify both global minimizer and the biggest local maximizer in global optimization. An open problem left on the double-min duality is solved…

Mathematical Physics · Physics 2011-10-04 Daniel Morales-Silva , David Yang Gao

Optimization is offered as an objective approach to resolving complex, real-world decisions involving uncertainty and conflicting interests. It drives business strategies as well as public policies and, increasingly, lies at the heart of…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2023-08-01 Benjamin Laufer , Thomas Krendl Gilbert , Helen Nissenbaum

We consider vector and set optimization problems with respect to variable domination structures given by set-valued mappings acting between the preimage space and the image space of the objective mapping, as well as by set-valued mappings…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2025-03-11 Marius Durea , Christian Günther , Radu Strugariu , Christiane Tammer

Generalized moment problems optimize functional expectation over a class of distributions with generalized moment constraints, i.e., the function in the moment can be any measurable function. These problems have recently attracted growing…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2022-01-12 Jiayi Guo , Simai He , Bo Jiang , Zhen Wang

In this paper, we propose a new Fully Composite Formulation of convex optimization problems. It includes, as a particular case, the problems with functional constraints, max-type minimization problems, and problems of Composite…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2021-03-24 Nikita Doikov , Yurii Nesterov

Error bounds are central objects in optimization theory and its applications. They were for a long time restricted only to the theory before becoming over the course of time a field of itself. This paper is devoted to the study of error…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2023-11-17 Zhou Wei , Michel Théra , Jen-Chih Yao

We study two principle minimizing problems, subject of different constraints. Our open sets are assumed bounded, except mentioning otherwise;precisely $\Omega=]0,1[^n \in {\mathbb{R}}^n , n=1 $ or $n=2$.

Analysis of PDEs · Mathematics 2015-08-18 Antoine Mhanna

A dual control problem is presented for the optimal stochastic control of a system governed by partial differential equations. Relationships between the optimal values of the original and the dual problems are investigated and two duality…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2017-05-03 Shinji Tanimoto

This paper investigates the optimality conditions for characterizing the local minimizers of the constrained optimization problems involving an $\ell_p$ norm ($0<p<1$) of the variables, which may appear in either the objective or the…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2022-02-16 Hao Wang , Yining Gao , Jiashan Wang , Hongying Liu

We study the isoperimetric problem in product spaces equipped with the uniform distance. Our main result is a characterization of isoperimetric inequalities which, when satisfied on a space, are still valid for the product spaces, up a to a…

Functional Analysis · Mathematics 2014-11-14 Franck Barthe , Benoit Huou

We study the problem of super-resolution, where we recover the locations and weights of non-negative point sources from a few samples of their convolution with a Gaussian kernel. It has been recently shown that exact recovery is possible by…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2019-05-09 Stephane Chretien , Andrew Thompson , Bogdan Toader

Optimization problems with norm-bounding constraints arise in a variety of applications, including portfolio optimization, machine learning, and feature selection. A common approach to these problems involves relaxing the norm constraint…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2025-05-08 Danial Davarnia , Mohammadreza Kiaghadi

We study regularity properties of the dynamic value functions of primal and dual problems of optimal investing for utility functions defined on the whole real line. Relations between decomposition terms of value processes of primal and dual…

Mathematical Finance · Quantitative Finance 2016-04-05 Michael Mania , Revaz Tevzadze

Set- and vector-valued optimization problems can be re-formulated as complete lattice-valued problems. This has several advantages, one of which is the existence of a clear-cut solution concept which includes the attainment as the infimum…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2020-07-14 Andreas H Hamel , Frank Heyde , Daniela Visetti

Polynomial optimization encompasses a broad class of problems in which both the objective function and constraints are polynomial functions of the decision variables. In recent years, a substantial body of research has focused on…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2026-01-05 Haibin Chen , Hong Yan , Guanglu Zhou

In this paper, we consider asymptotics of the optimal value and the optimal solutions of parametric minimax estimation problems. Specifically, we consider estimators of the optimal value and the optimal solutions in a sample minimax problem…

Statistics Theory · Mathematics 2025-04-16 Mika Meitz , Alexander Shapiro

We characterize the solution of a broad class of convex optimization problems that address the reconstruction of a function from a finite number of linear measurements. The underlying hypothesis is that the solution is decomposable as a…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2021-07-26 Michael Unser , Shayan Aziznejad

A basic requirement for a mathematical model is often that its solution (output) shouldn't change much if the model's parameters (input) are perturbed. This is important because the exact values of parameters may not be known and one would…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2021-08-09 Johannes O. Royset

A shape optimization problem arising from the optimal reinforcement of a membrane by means of one-dimensional stiffeners or from the fastest cooling of a two-dimensional object by means of ``conducting wires'' is considered. The criterion…

Analysis of PDEs · Mathematics 2020-07-14 Giuseppe Buttazzo , Francesco Paolo Maiale