Model development and optimization in interactive computing environments |
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Authors: | János D. Pintér |
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Affiliation: | (1) PCS Inc., 129 Glenforest Drive, Halifax, NS, Canada, B3M 1J2;(2) Present address: Department of Industrial Engineering, Bilkent University, 06800, Bilkent, Ankara, Turkey |
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Abstract: | Integrated computing systems—such as Maple, Mathematica, and MATLAB—enable the development of “live” electronic documents that include explanatory text, calculations, custom programming (code development), visualization, and other features. As a result, teachers and students, researchers and practitioners can develop applications in a completely interactive format. Such e-documents can be put to good use in developing textbooks, lecture notes, assignments and presentations, as well as in the context of research and development (R&D) projects. The interactive approach accelerates and enhances the process of learning and research. To illustrate this approach, we discuss a nonlinear (global and local) optimization software product and a topical electronic book that support interactive model development and optimization in Maple. We highlight the key features of the e-book and the software, present illustrative examples, and point towards a range of scientific and engineering applications. |
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Keywords: | Advanced systems modeling and optimization Interactive electronic documents for research and education Integrated computing systems Maple Global Optimization Toolbox Illustrative examples and applications |
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