What are the directions of research in Numerical Optimization?











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Are people trying to invent new Algorithms? or proving the convergence of Heuristic Algorithms? and what else?



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      I have just begun reading in the field of Numerical Optimization.
      Are people trying to invent new Algorithms? or proving the convergence of Heuristic Algorithms? and what else?



      What are the tools a student must be equipped with in order to do significant research in such area?










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      I have just begun reading in the field of Numerical Optimization.
      Are people trying to invent new Algorithms? or proving the convergence of Heuristic Algorithms? and what else?



      What are the tools a student must be equipped with in order to do significant research in such area?







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