Integral Global Minimization of Constrained Problems with Discontinuous Penalty Functions

A class of discontinuous penalty functions was proposed to solve constrained minimization problems with the integral approach to global optimization, m-mean value and v-variance optimality conditions of a constrained and penalized minimization problem were investigated. A nonsequential algorithm was proposed. Numerical examples were given to illustrate the effectiveness of the algorithm.

Entropy Function-Based Algorithms for Solving a Class of Nonconvex Minimization Problems

Recently,the l_(p)minimization problem(p∈(0,1))for sparse signal recovery has been studied a lot because of its efficiency.In this paper,we propose a general smoothing algorithmic framework based on the entropy function for solving a class of l_(p)minimization problems,which includes the well-known unconstrained l_(2)-l_(p)problem as a special case.We show that any accumulation point of the sequence generated by the proposed algorithm is a stationary point of the l_(p)minimization problem,and derive a lower bound for the nonzero entries of the stationary point of the smoothing problem.We implement a specific version of the proposed algorithm which indicates that the entropy function-based algorithm is effective.

A TRUST REGION ALGORITHM VIA BILEVEL LINEAR PROGRAMMING FOR SOLVING THE GENERAL MULTICOMMODITY MINIMAL COST FLOW PROBLEMS

This paper proposes a nonmonotonic backtracking trust region algorithm via bilevel linear programming for solving the general multicommodity minimal cost flow problems.Using the duality theory of the linear programming and convex theory,the generalized directional derivative of the general multicommodity minimal cost flow problems is derived.The global convergence and superlinear convergence rate of the proposed algorithm are established under some mild conditions.

Template-based smoothing functions for data smoothing in Geodesy

This paper is aimed at the derivation of a discrete data smoothing function for the discrete Dirichlet condition in a regular grid on the surface of a spheroid.The method employed here is the local L^2-seminorm minimization,through Euler-Lagrange method,for the Beltrami operator.The method results in a weighted average of the surrounding points in a te mplate based on the first order Taylor expansion of the unknown function under consideration.The coefficients of the weighted average are calculated and used to smooth the Geoid height data in Iran,derived from the EGM2008 geopotential model.

Viscosity approximation with weak contractions for fixed point problem,equilibrium problem,and variational inequality problem

This paper proposes a modified iterative algorithm using a viscosity approximation method with a weak contraction.The purpose is to find a common element of the set of common fixed points of an infinite family of nonexpansive mappings and the set of a finite family of equilibrium problems that is also a solution to a variational inequality.Under suitable conditions,some strong convergence theorems are established in the framework of Hilbert spaces.The results presented in the paper improve and extend the corresponding results of Colao et al.（Colao,V.,Acedo,G.L.,and Marino,G.An implicit method for finding common solutions of variational inequalities and systems of equilibrium problems and fixed points of infinite family of nonexpansive mappings.Nonlinear Anal.71,2708–2715（2009））,Plubtieng and Punpaeng（Plubtieng,S.and Punpaeng,R.A general iterative method for equilibrium problems and fixed point problems in Hilbert spaces.J.Math.Anal.Appl.336,455–469（2007））,Colao et al.（Colao,V.,Marino,G.,and Xu,H.K.An iterative method for finding common solutions of equilibrium problem and fixed point problems.J.Math.Anal.Appl.344,340–352（2008））,Yao et al.（Yao,Y.,Liou,Y.C.,and Yao,J.C.Convergence theorem for equilibrium problems and fixed point problems of infinite family of nonexpansive mappings.Fixed Point Theory Application 2007,Article ID 64363（2007）DOI 10.1155/2007/64363）,and others.

Minimization of eigenvalues and construction of non-degenerate potentials for the one-dimensional p-Laplacian

We first use the Schwarz rearrangement to solve a minimization problem on eigenvalues of the one-dimensional p-Laplacian with integrable potentials. Then we construct an optimal class of non-degenerate potentials for the one-dimensional p-Laplacian with the Dirichlet boundary condition. Such a class of nondegenerate potentials is a generalization of many known classes of non-degenerate potentials and will be useful in many problems of nonlinear differential equations.

The Connection Between the Metric and Generalized Projection Operators in Banach Spaces

In this paper we study the connection between the metric projection operator PK ： B →K, where B is a reflexive Banach space with dual space B^＊ and K is a non-empty closed convex subset of B, and the generalized projection operators ∏K ： B → K and πK ： B^＊ → K. We also present some results in non-reflexive Banach spaces.

NONLINEAR INTEGER PROGRAMMING AND GLOBALOPTIMIZATION

Various approaches have been developed for solving a variety of continuous global optimization problems. But up to now, less work has been devoted to solving nonlinear integer programming problems due to the inherent difficulty. This paper manages to transform the general nonlinear integer programming problem into an equivalent' special continuous global minimization problem. Thus any effective global optimization algorithm can be used to solve nonlinear integer programming problems. This result will also promote the research on global optimization. We present an interval Branch-and-Bound algorithm. Numerical experiments show that this approach is efficient. (Author abstract) 11 Refs.

EXISTENCE OF SOLUTIONS FOR QUASILINEAR ELLIPTIC EQUATIONS WITH UNBOUNDED COEFFICIENTS ON RN

In this paper a class of p-Laplace type elliptic equations with unbounded coefficients on RN is considered. It is proved that there exist radial solutions on RN. On sufficiently large ball, radial and nonradial solutions are obtained. Finally, some necessary conditions for the existence of solutions are given.

Implementation of a new network equilibrium model of travel choices

This paper develops a new combined network equilibrium model by using more behaviorally sound mathematical forms to represent the four travel choices（i.e., trip frequency,destination, mode, and route） in a conventional travel demand forecasting process. Trip frequency choice relates to the traveler decision on “making a trip” or “not making a trip”so it is given by a binary logit model. Destination choice is formulated as a parameterized dogit model of which the captivity parameters（expressed as functions of independent variables） allow individual travelers to be captive to specific destinations. Mode choice is given by a two-level nested logit model to avoid IIA restriction. Trip assignment is based on Wardrop＇s “user-optimized” principle. All model forms describing travel choices are in response to the level of services incurred by the transportation system. Through the introduction of inclusive values, the traveler decisions concerning trip frequency, destination, mode, and route choices are inherently interrelated and jointly determined.To obtain solutions of the new combined model, it was reformulated as an equivalent convex programming problem with linear constraints, a great advantage from the computational aspects. The model was applied empirically to a transportation network in New Jersey. The application results show that the new model is consistently better than the commonly used logit combined model in reproducing the observed trip flows from origin zones, origin to destination（O-D） trip flows, O-D trip flows by mode, and trip flows on the network links.

An Exact Logarithmic-exponential Multiplier Penalty Function

In this paper, we give a solving approach based on a logarithmic-exponential multiplier penalty function for the constrained minimization problem. It is proved exact in the sense that the global optimizers of a nonlinear problem are precisely the global optimizers of the logarithmic-exponential multiplier penalty problem.

The area minimizing problem in conformal cones,Ⅱ

In this paper we continue to study the connection among the area minimizing problem,certain area functional and the Dirichlet problem of minimal surface equations in a class of conformal cones with a similar motivation from[15].These cones are certain generalizations of hyperbolic spaces.We describe the structure of area minimizing n-integer multiplicity currents in bounded C^2 conformal cones with prescribed C^1 graphical boundary via a minimizing problem of these area functionals.As an application we solve the corresponding Dirichlet problem of minimal surface equations under a mean convex type assumption.We also extend the existence and uniqueness of a local area minimizing integer multiplicity current with star-shaped infinity boundary in hyperbolic spaces into a large class of complete conformal manifolds.

Large m asymptotics for minimal partitions of the Dirichlet eigenvalue

In this paper,we study large m asymptotics of the l 1 minimal m-partition problem for the Dirichlet eigenvalue.For any smooth domainΩ⊂R^(n)such that|Ω|=1,we prove that the limit lim_(m→∞)l^(1)_(m)(Ω)=c 0 exists,and the constant c 0 is independent of the shape ofΩ.Here,l^(1)_(m)(Ω)denotes the minimal value of the normalized sum of the first Laplacian eigenvalues for any m-partition ofΩ.

A STOCHASTIC MOVING BALLS APPROXIMATION METHOD OVER A SMOOTH INEQUALITY CONSTRAINT

We consider the problem of minimizing the average of a large number of smooth component functions over one smooth inequality constraint.We propose and analyze a stochastic Moving Balls Approximation(SMBA)method.Like stochastic gradient(SG)met hods,the SMBA method's iteration cost is independent of the number of component functions and by exploiting the smoothness of the constraint function,our method can be easily implemented.Theoretical and computational properties of SMBA are studied,and convergence results are established.Numerical experiments indicate that our algorithm dramatically outperforms the existing Moving Balls Approximation algorithm(MBA)for the structure of our problem.

AN IMPROVEMENT ON THE CONCENTRATION-COMPACTNESS PRINCIPLE

In this paper we first improve the concentration- compactness lemma by proving that the vanishing case is a special case of dichotomy, then we apply this improved concentration- compactness lemma to a typical restrcted minimization problem, and get some new results.