Quasi-newton optimizationCovers gradient line search methods and optimization techniques with an emphasis on Wolfe conditions and positive definiteness.
Choosing a Step SizeExplores choosing a step size in optimization on manifolds, including backtracking line-search and the Armijo method.
Optimisation in Energy SystemsExplores optimization in energy system modeling, covering decision variables, objective functions, and different strategies with their pros and cons.
Nonlinear OptimizationCovers line search, Newton's method, BFGS, and conjugate gradient in nonlinear optimization.
RTR practical aspects + tCGExplores practical aspects of Riemannian trust-region optimization and introduces the truncated conjugate gradient method.
Optimizing Recursive QueriesExplores optimizing recursive queries in database systems using Datalog and semirings, discussing the challenges and solutions in data analytics.
Degree of Freedom AnalysisExplores degree of freedom analysis, redundancy, and data reconciliation in process modeling and optimization.
Solving Parity Games in PracticeExplores practical aspects of solving parity games, including winning strategies, algorithms, complexity, determinism, and heuristic approaches.