Definition:Optimization Theory
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Definition
Optimization theory is a branch of mathematics whose aim is to find the "best" solution to a practical problem.
In this context, best is dependent upon the aim of what the solution of the problem is to achieve.
Optimization theory encompasses such topics as:
- the calculus of variations
- control theory
- convex optimization theory
- decision theory
- game theory
- linear programming
- Markov chains
- network analysis
- queueing theory
and so on.
Also see
- Results about optimization theory can be found here.
Sources
Weisstein, Eric W. "Optimization Theory." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/OptimizationTheory.html