Second-order analysis of piecewise linear functions with applications to optimization and stability (Q346812): Difference between revisions

The paper presents investigations on second-order variational analysis of Convex PieceWise Linear (CPWL) extended real-valued functions and their applications to optimization and stability. Different relations between nondegeneracy and second-order qualification conditions for fully amenable compositions involving piecewise linear functions are provided, as well as second-order characterizations of fully stable local minimizers in composite optimization and minimax problems with polyhedral constraints. As a byproduct of the main results, a complete clarification of the essence of the powerful second-order chain rule is established, too.