Abstract: A new solution strategy, utilizing ramp functions, is proposed for solving LP problems arising in Model Predictive Control. The solution strategy can take a general LP formulation, and ...

Abstract: The Nelder-Mead simplex method is a well-known algorithm enabling the minimization of functions that are not available in closed-form and that need not be differentiable or convex.

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This is a graphical user interface (GUI) application built with Python and Tkinter, designed to solve linear programming problems using SciPy's optimization library (linprog). Generates a plot of the ...

The first time Justin Fowlkes got shot, he was standing at a bus stop when a stray bullet meant for someone else struck his ankle. The second time, when a bullet slammed into his shoulder, the ...

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Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a groundbreaking nickel-based catalyst that could transform the way the world recycles plastic. Instead of requiring tedious sorting, the catalyst ...

In case you missed it, a political drama is playing out in Texas. The Republican leadership there is intent on redistricting to gerrymander more seats for Republicans in Texas’ Congressional ...