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Methods of Nonsmooth Optimization in Stochastic Programming by Wim Stefanus van Ackooij, Welington Luis de Oliveira

This book presents a comprehensive series of methods in nonsmooth optimization, with a particular focus on their application in stochastic programming and dedicated algorithms for decision-making under uncertainty. Each method is accompanied by rigorous mathematical analysis, ensuring a deep understanding of the underlying principles. The theoretical discussions included are essential for comprehending the mechanics of various algorithms and the nature of the solutions they provide—whether they are global, local, stationary, or critical. The book begins by introducing fundamental tools from set-valued analysis, optimization, and probability theory. It then transitions from deterministic to stochastic optimization, starting with a thorough discussion of modeling, understanding uncertainty, and incorporating it into optimization problems. Following this foundation, the book explores numerical algorithms for nonsmooth optimization, covering well-known decomposition techniques and algorithms for convex optimization, mixed-integer convex programming, and nonconvex optimization. Additionally, it introduces numerical algorithms specifically for stochastic programming, focusing on stochastic programming with recourse, chance-constrained optimization, and detailed algorithms for both risk-neutral and risk-averse multistage stochastic book guides readers through the entire process, from defining optimization models for practical problems to presenting implementable algorithms that can be applied in practice. It is intended for students, practitioners, and scholars who may be unfamiliar with stochastic programming and nonsmooth optimization. The analyses provided are also valuable for practitioners who may not be interested in convergence proofs but wish to understand the nature of the solutions obtained.

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Introduction.- Primer of convex analysis.- Variational analysis.- Linear and nonlinear optimization problems.- Probability and Statistics.- Fundamental modeling questions in stochastic programming.- Adjusting to uncertainty: modeling recourse.- Probability constraints.- Proximal point algorithms for problems with structure.- Cutting-plane algorithms for nonsmooth convex optimization over simple domains.- Bundle methods for nonsmooth convex optimization over simple domains.- Methods for nonlinearly constrained nonsmooth optimization problems.- Methods for nonsmooth optimization with mixed-integer variables.- Methods for nonsmooth nonconvex optimization.- Two-stage stochastic programs.- Progressive decoupling in multistage stochastic programming.- Scenario decomposition with alternating projections.- Methods for multistage stochastic linear programs.- Methods for handling probability.

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"This book offers a comprehensive treatment of nonsmooth optimization methods with a clear and sustained emphasis on stochastic programming. ... A major strength of the text is its self-contained design. ... The book is organized into four parts, each with a well-defined role in the overall narrative." (Pedro Pérez-Aros, Mathematical Reviews, July, 2026)

Details ISBN3031848365 Author Welington Luis de Oliveira Publisher Springer International Publishing AG Series International Series in Operations Research & Management Science Year 2025 ISBN-10 3031848365 ISBN-13 9783031848360 Format Hardcover Imprint Springer International Publishing AG Subtitle From Conceptual Algorithms to Real-World Applications Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland Series Number 363 Audience Professional & Vocational Pages 570 Publication Date 2025-05-06 DEWEY 658.4034 UK Release Date 2025-05-06 Country of Origin NL Product Class Description Management & Business: General Alternative 9783031848377 Illustrations 30 Illustrations, color; 9 Illustrations, black and white
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