Optimization using Excel – 19.Introduction to NLP

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Optimization using Excel
Lecture 19
Soumitra Chakraborty

In this video, useful concepts were discussed related to non-linear programming. The idea was to deliver an introduction to non-linear problems and non-linear solvers before starting to use them. Linear vs. Non-linear; Convexity vs. Concavity; Continuity vs. Discontinuity; and Smoothness vs. Non-smoothness were discussed. Also, how the two solver engines – GRG and Evolutionary work is also explained.