Showing papers on "Continuous optimization published in 1978"

A technique of global optimization of microprograms

Abstract: This paper describes a technique of global optimization of microprograms including loops and recursive subroutines. This technique can be applied to a wide variety of microprogrammable machines. The principle of global optimization, four basic types of global optimization, and extended types of global optimization are discussed and the optimization algorithm is shown. Its effectiveness is evaluated and confirmed by applying it to an existing microprogrammable computer composed of LSI processor modules.

Methods of Nondifferentiable and Stochastic Optimization and Their Applications

Abstract: Optimization methods are of a great practical importance in systems analysis. They allow us to find the best behavior of a system, determine the optimal structure and compute the optimal parameters of the control system etc. The development of nondifferentiable optimization, differentiable and nondifferentiable stochastic optimization allows us to state and effectively solve new complex optimization problems which were impossible to solve by classical optimization methods. The main purpose of this article is to review briefly some important applications of nondifferentiable and stochastic optimization and to characterize principal directions of research. Clearly, the interests of the author have influenced the content of this article.

Helical torsion springs for minimum weight by geometric programming

Abstract: Geometric programming is applied to solve a design optimization problem for minimum weight of torsional coil springs. An explicit solution of the optimization problem is obtained and applied to a numerical example.

Generalization of conjugate direction methods in the optimization of functions

Abstract: An erratic formulation of the construction of anA-conjugate pair given in Ref. 1 is corrected.