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The Simplex and Policy-Iteration Methods Are Strongly Polynomial for the Markov Decision Problem with a Fixed Discount Rate

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract We prove that the classic policy-iteration method [Howard, R. A. 1960. Dynamic Programming and Markov Processes. MIT, Cambridge] and the ...
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The Efficiency of the Simplex Method: A Survey

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The Linear Programming Problem is by far the most widely used optimization model. Its impact on economic and government modeling is immense.
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IAEA Develops New Benchmarks for Computational Methods for Utilization, Operation and Safety Analysis of Research Reactors

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. Under a recently completed IAEA project, experts have ...
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Derivative-Free Optimization Techniques

Derivative-free optimisation techniques have emerged as indispensable tools in addressing complex problems where gradient information is either unavailable or unreliable. Such methods bypass the need ...