 Computational Optimization and Applications

Computational Optimization and Applications is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the development and application of algorithms and computational techniques to solve optimization problems. Optimization involves finding the best solution from a set of possible options, typically concerning some objective function subject to constraints. Here are some key aspects of the field: 1. **Definition**: - **Optimization**: The process of making something as effective or functional as possible, often represented mathematically as minimizing or maximizing an objective function.