Module MA5035-KP05

Non-smooth Optimization and Analysis (NiOpAnKP05)


Duration

1 Semester

Turnus of offer

each winter semester

Credit points

5

Course of studies, specific fields and terms:

  • Master CLS 2023, optional subject, mathematics
  • Bachelor CLS 2023, optional subject, mathematics
  • Master CLS 2016, optional subject, mathematics
  • Bachelor CLS 2016, optional subject, mathematics

Classes and lectures:

  • Non-smooth Optimization and Analysis (exercise, 1 SWS)
  • Non-smooth Optimization and Analysis (lecture, 2 SWS)

Workload:

  • 10 hours exam preparation
  • 45 hours in-classroom work
  • 65 hours private studies and exercises
  • 30 hours work on project

Contents of teaching:

  • Introduction to non-smooth analysis: convexity, subdifferentials, existence, Legendre- Fenchel conjugate, duality
  • First- and higher-order numerical optimization methods: PDHG and interior-point methods
  • Approximation of discrete and non-convex problems
  • Generalized derivatives and Clarke subdifferential, semismooth Newton methods
  • Applications in image processing and computer vision

Qualification-goals/Competencies:

  • The students understand the strengths of non-smooth models.
  • They can devise and analyse models for simple problems.
  • They understand the advantages, disadvantages, and application areas of each optimization method.
  • They know how to select and specialize a suitable optimization method for a given model.
  • Interdisciplinary qualifications:
  • Students have advanced skills in modeling.
  • They can translate theoretical concepts into practical solutions.
  • They are experienced in implementation.
  • They can think abstractly about practical problems.

Grading through:

  • Written or oral exam as announced by the examiner

Responsible for this module:

Literature:

  • Rockafellar, Wets : Variational Analysis Springer
  • Boyd, Vandenberghe : Convex Optimization Cambridge University Press
  • Ben-Tal, Nemirovski : Lectures on Modern Convex Optimization SIAM
  • Paragios, Chen, Faugeras : Handbook of Mathematical Models in Computer Vision Springer

Language:

  • German and English skills required

Notes:

Prerequisites for attending the module:
- None (Familiarity with the topics of the required modules is assumed, but the modules are not a formal prerequisite for attending the course).

Prerequisites for the exam:
- Homework assignments and their presentation are ungraded examination prerequisites which have to be completed and positively evaluated before the first examination.

Examination:
- MA5035-L1: Non-smooth Optimization and Analysis, written examination (90min) or oral examination (30 min) as decided by examiner, 100 % of final mark

Last Updated:

28.11.2024