The course concerns nonlinear optimization, more specifically so-called nonlinear programming problems, which are defined by smooth linear or nonlinear constraint functions. We will present modern methods for solving nonlinear programs. In particular, sequential-quadratic programming methods and interior method will be covered. Important special cases such as linear programming and quadratic programming will also be discussed. Important concepts such as convexity will be mentioned. Applications within radiation therapy and cell metabolism will be discussed.

Course leader
Lecturer: Prof. Anders Forsgren (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden)Coordinator: Prof. Kaisa Miettinen (University of Jyvskyl, Finland)

Target group
Basic course on nonlinear optimization. The Summer School annually offers courses for advanced master's students, graduate students, and post-docs in the various fields of science and information technology.

Course aim
The most important aims of the Summer School are to develop post-graduates scientific readiness and to offer students the possibility to study in a modern, scientific environment and to create connections to the international science community.

Credits info
3 ECTS Passing: Obligatory attendance at lectures, and passing the assignments, and final exam.Grading: Grading scale of 0 to 5.

Fee info
EUR 0: Participating the Summer School is free of charge, but student have to cover the costs of own travel, accommodation and meals at Jyvskyl.

Scholarships
The 25th Jyvskyl Summer School is not able to grant any Summer School students financial support. In order to ensure your participation, we recommend that you take steps to secure your own funding, for example, by turning first to your home institution

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