Lancelot Book

This book, which is concerned with algorithms for solving large-scale non-linear optimization problems, is the only complete source of documentation for the software package Lancelot and will mainly be used as a manual in conjunction with the software package. However, it is not only a reference to the input format but also to the underlying algorithms. It is the first publication of this kind for large-scale general non-linear problems. Numerous figures and tables enhance its usefulness to both novices and experts. In addition, it also gives valuable guidance to future designers of related software.

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LANCELOT is a software package for solving large-scale nonlinear optimization problems. Providing an overview of the package and its use, this volume also contains a proposal for a standard input for problems and the LANCELOT optimization package. Although primarily concerned with a specific optimization package, the issues discussed have a much wider implications for the design and implementation of large-scale optimization algorithms. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)