| Description |
xii, 419 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Theory and decision library.. Series B. Mathematical and statistical methods ; v. 38 |
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Theory and decision library. Series B, Mathematical and statistical methods ; v. 38
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| Contents |
1. Algorithm Complexity: Two Simple Examples -- 2. Solving General Linear Functional Equations: An Application to Algorithm Complexity -- 3. Program Testing: A Problem -- 4. Optimal Program Testing -- 5. Optimal Choice of a Penalty Function: Simplest Case of Algorithm Design -- 6. Solving General Linear Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients: An Application to Constrained Optimization -- 7. Simulated Annealing: "Smooth" (Local) Discrete Optimization -- 8. Genetic Algorithms: "Non-Smooth" Discrete Optimization -- 9. Risc Computer Architecture and Internet Growth: Two Applications of Extrapolation -- 10. Systems of Differential Equations and Their Use in Computer-Related Extrapolation Problems -- 11. Network Congestion: An Example of Non-Linear Extrapolation -- 12. Neural Networks: A General Form of Non-Linear Extrapolation -- 13. Expert Systems and the Basics of Fuzzy Logic -- 14. Intelligent and Fuzzy Control -- 15. Randomness, Chaos, and Fractals |
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A. Simulated Annealing Revisited -- B. Software Cost Estimation -- C. Electronic Engineering: How to Describe PN-Junctions -- D. Log-Normal Distribution Justified: An Application to Computational Statistics -- E. Optimal Robust Statistical Methods -- F. How to Avoid Paralysis of Neural Networks -- G. Estimating Computer Prices -- H. Allocating Bandwidth on Computer Networks -- I. Algorithm Complexity Revisited -- J. How Can a Robot Avoid Obstacles: Case Study of Real-Time Optimization -- K. Discounting in Robot Control: A Case Study of Dynamic Optimization |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Subject |
Computer science -- Mathematics.
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| Author |
Kreinovich, Vladik.
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| LC no. |
97028678 |
| ISBN |
0792347226 (hardcover : alk paper) |
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