Pplied Integer Programming

Applied Integer Programming

An accessible treatment of the modeling and solution of integer programming problems, featuring modern applications and software In order to fully comprehend the algorithms associated with integer programming, it is important to understand not only how algorithms work, but also why they work. Applied Integer Programming features a unique emphasis on this point, focusing on problem modeling and solution using commercial software. Taking an application-oriented approach, this book addresses the art and science of mathematical modeling related to the mixed integer programming (MIP) framework and discusses the algorithms and associated practices that enable those models to be solved most efficiently. The book begins with coverage of successful applications, systematic modeling procedures, typical model types, transformation of non-MIP models, combinatorial optimization problem models, and automatic preprocessing to obtain a better formulation. Subsequent chapters present algebraic and geometric basic concepts of linear programming theory and network flows needed for understanding integer programming. Finally, the book concludes with classical and modern solution approaches as well as the key components for building an integrated software system capable of solving large-scale integer programming and combinatorial optimization problems. Throughout the book, the authors demonstrate essential concepts through numerous examples and figures. Each new concept or algorithm is accompanied by a numerical example, and, where applicable, graphics are used to draw together diverse problems or approaches into a unified whole. In addition, features of solution approaches found in today's commercial software are identified throughout the book. Thoroughly classroom-tested, Applied Integer Programming is an excellent book for integer programming courses at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. It also serves as a well-organized reference for professionals, software developers, and analysts who work in the fields of applied mathematics, computer science, operations research, management science, and engineering and use integer-programming techniques to model and solve real-world optimization problems.

Applied Linear Programming

Applied Integer Linear Programming

Learn practical applications of Integer Linear Programming from former Polish Olympiad in Informatics finalist and experienced software development engineer Adam Furmanek. Topics covered in the book include ILP theory, complex operators like multiplication and exponentiation, imperative structures like loops and conditions, nondeterministic Turing machine emulation in ILP, solvers comparison, and 30 puzzles and riddles solved with ready to use source code. The text is structured to inspire the reader to explore and develop new ideas. Each puzzle contains hints, full solution with explanation, and logs from running the model with multiple state-of-the-art ILP solvers. This book can be used as a complete ILP course, declarative programming course, or constraint programming introduction.About the author: Adam Furmanek is a Polish Olympiad in Informatics finalist, author of MilpManager library, author of .NET Internals Cookbook, public speaker, and software development engineer.