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Optimization Toolbox

Learn more about Optimization Toolbox through product examples and online seminars that highlight features or application examples.
 

Getting Started

 

Introduction to Optimization Toolbox  

 

Introduction to Optimization Graphical User Interface   6:08

Set up and run optimization problems and visualize intermediate and final results.

 

Mathematical Modeling with Optimization, Part 1   8:51  New

Transform a problem description into a mathematical program that can be solved using optimization, using a steam and electric power plant example.

 

Mathematical Modeling with Optimization, Part 2   10:47  New

Solve a linear program using Optimization Toolbox solvers, using a steam and electric power plant example.

 

Tutorials

 

Minimizing an Expensive Optimization Problem Using Parallel Computing Toolbox  

 

Analyzing the Effect of Uncertainty Using Semi-Infinite Programming    New

 

Binary Integer Programming  

 

Medium-Scale Nonlinear Data Fitting  

 

Minimax Optimization  

 

Multiobjective Goal Attainment Optimization  

 

Using Symbolic Mathematics with Optimization Toolbox Solvers    New

 

Large-Scale Optimization

 

Large-Scale Unconstrained Nonlinear Minimization  

 

Large-Scale Quadratic Programming  

 

Large-Scale Constrained Linear Least-Squares  

 

Applications

 

Finding an Optimal Path Using MATLAB and Optimization Toolbox   7:29  New

Solve the path planning problem of navigating through a vector field of wind in the least possible time.

 

Using Quadratic Programming on Portfolio Optimization Problems    New

 

Optimizing Shift Schedule to Maximize Fuel Economy   5:33  New

Optimize 20 parameters in a shift schedule to maximize fuel economy for a dual-clutch transmission. Global optimization algorithms and parallel computing are used to accelerate the optimization.

 

Hydraulic Valve Parameters, Flow Rate   8:03  New

Automatically tune hydraulic valve parameters to match flow rate characteristics on manufacturer’s data sheets using optimization algorithms.

 

Hydraulic Valve Parameters, Frequency Response   5:51  New

Automatically tune hydraulic valve parameters to match frequency response characteristics on manufacturer’s data sheets using optimization algorithms.


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