Optimization Toolbox

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Optimization Toolbox
[[Programmer|DeveloperTemplate:Pluralize from text]]MathWorks
Template:Infobox software/simple
Operating systemCross-platform[1]
TypeList of optimization software
LicenseProprietary
WebsiteOptimization Toolbox

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Optimization Toolbox is an optimization software package developed by MathWorks. It is an add-on product to MATLAB, and provides a library of solvers that can be used from the MATLAB environment. The toolbox was first released for MATLAB in 1990.

Optimization algorithms

Optimization Toolbox has algorithms for:

Applications

Engineering Optimization

Optimization Toolbox solvers are used for engineering applications in MATLAB, such as optimal control and optimal mechanical designs.[2][3]

Parameter Estimation

Optimization can help with fitting a model to data, where the goal is to identify the model parameters that minimize the difference between simulated and experimental data. Common parameter estimation problems that are solved with Optimization Toolbox include estimating material parameters and estimating coefficients of ordinary differential equations.[4][5]

Computational Finance

Portfolio optimization, cashflow matching, and other computational finance problems are solved with Optimization Toolbox.[6]

Utilities and Energy

Optimization Toolbox solvers are used for security constrained optimal power flow and power systems analysis.[7]

See also

References

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  1. ^ MathWorks - Optimization Toolbox - Requirements
  2. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Dragain, Andreas (2009). "Comparative Study of Numerical Methods for Optimal Control of a Biomechanical System" (PDF). Chalmers University of Technology. Retrieved 2013-07-01.
  3. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Rao, Singiresu (2009). Engineering Optimization: Theory and Practice. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons. p. 36. ISBN 978-0-470-18352-6.
  4. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Banks, H.T.; et al. (2013). "Material parameter estimation and hypothesis testing on a 1D viscoelastic stenosis model: Methodology". Journal of Inverse and Ill-Posed Problems. 21 (1): 25–57. doi:10.1515/jip-2012-0081.
  5. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Collins Licata, A.; et al. (2001). "A Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Model for Methyl tert-Butyl Ether in Humans: Implementing Sensitivity and Variability Analyses". Toxicological Sciences. 62 (2): 191–204. doi:10.1093/toxsci/62.2.191. PMID 11452131.
  6. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Pachamanova, D. (2010). Simulation and Optimization in Finance + Web Site. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-0-470-37189-3.
  7. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Cartina, G.; et al. (2007). "Power System Analysis using MATLAB Toolboxes". 6th International Conference on Electromechanical and Power Systems: 305–308.

Further reading