Lecture: Linear Discrimination (Cont.)
Stephen Boyd - Stanford
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Lecture Description
Linear Discrimination (Cont.), Robust Linear Discrimination, Approximate Linear Separation Of Non-Separable Sets, Support Vector Classifier, Nonlinear Discrimination, Placement And Facility Location, Numerical Linear Algebra Background, Matrix Structure And Algorithm Complexity, Linear Equations That Are Easy To Solve, The Factor-Solve Method For Solving Ax = B, LU Factorization
Course Description
Concentrates on recognizing and solving convex optimization problems that arise in engineering.
Topics include: Convex sets, functions, and optimization problems. Basics of convex analysis. Least-squares, linear and quadratic programs, semidefinite programming, minimax, extremal volume, and other problems. Optimality conditions, duality theory, theorems of alternative, and applications. Interiorpoint methods. Applications to signal processing, control, digital and analog circuit design, computational geometry, statistics, and mechanical engineering.
Prerequisites: Good knowledge of linear algebra. Exposure to numerical computing, optimization, and application fields helpful but not required; the engineering applications will be kept basic and simple.
from course: Convex Optimization I
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