A Filter-Based Pattern Search Method for Unconstrained Optimization

We discuss a filter-based pattern search method for unconstrained optimization in this paper. For the purpose to broaden the search range we use both filter technique and frames, which are fragments of grids, to provide a new criterion of iterate acceptance. The convergence can be ensured under some conditions. The numerical result shows that this method is practical and efficient.     

The Global Convergence of Self-Scaling BFGS Algorithm with Nonmonotone Line Search for Unconstrained Nonconvex Optimization Problems

The self-scaling quasi-Newton method solves an unconstrained optimization problem by scaling the Hessian approximation matrix before it is updated at each iteration to avoid the possible large eigenvalues in the Hessian approximation matrices of the objective function. It has been proved in the literature that this method has the global and superlinear convergence when the objective function is convex （or even uniformly convex）. We propose to solve unconstrained nonconvex optimization problems by a self-scaling BFGS algorithm with nonmonotone linear search. Nonmonotone line search has been recognized in numerical practices as a competitive approach for solving large-scale nonlinear problems. We consider two different nonmonotone line search forms and study the global convergence of these nonmonotone self-scale BFGS algorithms. We prove that, under some weaker condition than that in the literature, both forms of the self-scaling BFGS algorithm are globally convergent for unconstrained nonconvex optimization problems.     

An SQP algorithm with cautious updating criteria for nonlinear degenerate problems

An efficient SQP algorithm for solving nonlinear degenerate problems is proposed in the paper. At each iteration of the algorithm, a quadratic programming subproblem, which is always feasible by introducing a slack variable, is solved to obtain a search direction. The steplength along this direction is computed by employing the 1∞ exact penalty function through Armijo-type line search scheme. The algorithm is proved to be convergent globally under mild conditions.     

GLOBAL CONVERGENCE RESULTS OF A THREE TERM MEMORY GRADIENT METHOD WITH A NON-MONOTONE LINE SEARCH TECHNIQUE

In this paper, a new class of three term memory gradient method with nonmonotone line search technique for unconstrained optimization is presented. Global convergence properties of the new methods are discussed. Combining the quasi-Newton method with the new method, the former is modified to have global convergence property. Numerical results show that the new algorithm is efficient.     

A DERIVATIVE-FREE ALGORITHM FOR UNCONSTRAINED OPTIMIZATION

In this paper a hybrid algorithm which combines the pattern search method and the genetic algorithm for unconstrained optimization is presented. The algorithm is a deterministic pattern search algorithm,but in the search step of pattern search algorithm,the trial points are produced by a way like the genetic algorithm. At each iterate, by reduplication,crossover and mutation, a finite set of points can be used. In theory,the algorithm is globally convergent. The most stir is the numerical results showing that it can find the global minimizer for some problems ,which other pattern search algorithms don＇t bear.     

一个修正HS共轭梯度法及其收敛性

It is well-known that the direction generated by Hestenes-Stiefel (HS) conjugate gradient method may not be a descent direction for the objective function. In this paper, we take a little modification to the HS method, then the generated direction always satisfies the sufficient descent condition. An advantage of the modified Hestenes-Stiefel (MHS) method is that the scalar βkH Sffikeeps nonnegative under the weak Wolfe-Powell line search. The global convergence result of the MHS method is established under some mild conditions. Preliminary numerical results show that the MHS method is a little more efficient than PRP and HS methods.     

Preconditioned Spectral Projected Gradient Method on Convex Sets

The spectral gradient method has proved to be effective for solving large-scale unconstrained optimization problems. It has been recently extended and combined with the projected gradient method for solving optimization problems on convex sets. This combination includes the use of nonmonotone line search techniques to preserve the fast local convergence. In this work we further extend the spectral choice of steplength to accept preconditioned directions when a good preconditioner is available. We present an algorithmthat combines the spectral projected gradient method with preconditioning strategies toincrease the local speed of convergence while keeping the global properties. We discuss implementation details for solving large-scale problems.     

无记忆非拟 Newton 算法的导出和全局收敛性

In this paper, a new class of memoryless non-quasi-Newton method for solving unconstrained optimization problems is proposed, and the global convergence of this method with inexact line search is proved. Furthermore, we propose a hybrid method that mixes both the memoryless non-quasi-Newton method and the memoryless Perry-Shanno quasi-Newton method. The global convergence of this hybrid memoryless method is proved under mild assumptions. The initial results show that these new methods are efficient for the given test problems. Especially the memoryless non-quasi-Newton method requires little storage and computation, so it is able to efficiently solve large scale optimization problems.     

A NONMOTOTONE ALGORITHM FOR MINIMIZING NONSMOOTH COMPOSITE FUNCTIONS

In this paper, we present a nonmonotone algorithm for solving nonsmooth composite optimization problems. The objective function of these problems is composited by a nonsmooth convex function and a differentiable function. The method generates the search directions by solving quadratic programming successively, and makes use of the nonmonotone line search instead of the usual Armijo-type line search. Global convergence is proved under standard assumptions. Numerical results are given.     

一个改进的共轭梯度法及其收敛性

A new conjugate gradient method is proposed in this paper. For any （inexact） line search, our scheme satifies the sufficient descent property. The method is proved to be globally convergent if the restricted Wolfe-Powell line search is used. Preliminary numerical result shows that it is efficient.     

Adaptive nonmonotone line search method for unconstrained optimization

In this paper, an adaptive nonmonotone line search method for unconstrained minimization problems is proposed. At every iteration, the new algorithm selects only one of the two directions: a Newton-type direction and a negative curvature direction, to perform the line search. The nonmonotone technique is included in the backtracking line search when the Newton-type direction is the search direction. Furthermore, if the negative curvature direction is the search direction, we increase the steplength under certain conditions. The global convergence to a stationary point with second-order optimality conditions is established. Some numerical results which show the efficiency of the new algorithm are reported.      

Spectral residual method without gradient information for solving large-scale nonlinear systems of equations

A fully derivative-free spectral residual method for solving large-scale nonlinear systems of equations is presented. It uses in a systematic way the residual vector as a search direction, a spectral steplength that produces a nonmonotone process and a globalization strategy that allows for this nonmonotone behavior. The global convergence analysis of the combined scheme is presented. An extensive set of numerical experiments that indicate that the new combination is competitive and frequently better than well-known Newton-Krylov methods for large-scale problems is also presented.

     

On the Nonmonotone Line Search

The technique of nonmonotone line search has received many successful applications and extensions in nonlinear optimization. This paper provides some basic analyses of the nonmonotone line search. Specifically, we analyze the nonmonotone line search methods for general nonconvex functions along different lines. The analyses are helpful in establishing the global convergence of a nonmonotone line search method under weaker conditions on the search direction. We explore also the relations between nonmonotone line search and R-linear convergence assuming that the objective function is uniformly convex. In addition, by taking the inexact Newton method as an example, we observe a numerical drawback of the original nonmonotone line search and suggest a standard Armijo line search when the nonmonotone line search condition is not satisfied by the prior trial steplength. The numerical results show the usefulness of such suggestion for the inexact Newton method.     

Relaxed Steepest Descent and Cauchy-Barzilai-Borwein Method

The negative gradient direction to find local minimizers has been associated with the classical steepest descent method which behaves poorly except for very well conditioned problems. We stress out that the poor behavior of the steepest descent methods is due to the optimal Cauchy choice of steplength and not to the choice of the search direction. We discuss over and under relaxation of the optimal steplength. In fact, we study and extend recent nonmonotone choices of steplength that significantly enhance the behavior of the method. For a new particular case (Cauchy-Barzilai-Borwein method), we present a convergence analysis and encouraging numerical results to illustrate the advantages of using nonmonotone overrelaxations of the gradient method.     

一个解大规模无约束优化问题的全局梯度法(英文)

本文提出一种新的解大规模无约束优化问题的全局收敛的梯度法.新算法沿着负梯度方向选择步长,而初始步长根据目标函数的海赛矩阵的近似数量矩阵来确定.理论上证明了新算法产生的点列的每个聚点都是稳定的,数值试验表明新算法是可靠且有效的.     

A nonmonotone conic trust region method based on line search for solving unconstrained optimization

In this paper, we present a nonmonotone conic trust region method based on line search technique for unconstrained optimization. The new algorithm can be regarded as a combination of nonmonotone technique, line search technique and conic trust region method. When a trial step is not accepted, the method does not resolve the trust region subproblem but generates an iterative point whose steplength satisfies some line search condition. The function value can only be allowed to increase when trial steps are not accepted in close succession of iterations. The local and global convergence properties are proved under reasonable assumptions. Numerical experiments are conducted to compare this method with the existing methods.     

一类非单调修正PRP算法的全局收敛性

本文给出一类非单调线性搜索下的修正PRP算法,该方法保证每次迭代中的搜索方向是充分下降的.在较弱的条件下,我们证明了此类非单调修正PRP算法具有全局收敛性.     

A Modified Nonmonotone Hestenes–Stiefel Type Conjugate Gradient Methods for Large-Scale Unconstrained Problems

In this article, by slightly modifying the search direction of the nonmonotone Hestenes–Stiefel method, a variant Hestenes–Stiefel conjugate gradient method is proposed that satisfies the su?cient descent condition independent of any line search. This algorithm also possesses information about the gradient value and the function value. We establish the global convergence of our methods without the assumption that the steplength is bounded away from zero. Numerical results illustrate that our method can e?ciently solve the test problems, and therefore is promising.     

RECONDITIONED SPECTRAL PROJECTED GRADIENT METHOD ON CONVEX SETS

The spectral gradient method has proved to be effective for solving large-scale uncon-strained optimization problems.It has been recently extended and combined with theprojected gradient method for solving optimization problems on convex sets.This combi-nation includes the use of nonmonotone line search techniques to preserve the fast localconvergence.In this work we further extend the spectral choice of steplength to accept pre-conditioned directions when a good preconditioner is available.We present an algorithmthat combines the spectral projected gradient method with preconditioning strategies toincrease the local speed of convergence while keeping the global properties.We discussimplementation details for solving large-scale problems.