An overview of nonlinear optimization (Q6200213)

Summary: Nonlinear optimization stems from calculus and becomes an independent subject due to the proposition of Karush-Kuhn-Tucker optimality conditions. The ever-growing realm of applications and the explosion in computing power is driving nonlinear optimization research in new and exciting directions. In this article, I shall give a brief overview of nonlinear optimization, mainly on unconstrained optimization, constrained optimization, and optimization with least constraint violation. For the entire collection see [Zbl 07816361].