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Introduction to linear programming/ Leonid N. Vaserstein; in collaboration with Christopher Cattellier Byrne

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Delhi: Pearson Education, 2003Description: ix, 321 pages: ill.; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9788129701008
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23rd 519.72 V332
Contents:
Preface -- Introduction: What is Linear Programming? -- Background -- Tableaux and Pivoting -- Simplex Method -- Duality -- Transportation Problems -- Matrix Games -- Linear Approximation
Summary: This textbook presents a clear, step‑by‑step introduction to linear programming, designed for students with a range of mathematical backgrounds. It begins with foundational logic and algebra, progressing through the simplex algorithm and duality. The text addresses real‑world applications—including transportation models and games theory—and concludes with extended appendices on advanced topics like convex programming and interior‑point methods. Many exercises across difficulty levels encourage both basic understanding and deeper exploration.
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Item type Current library Call number Status Notes Date due Barcode Item holds
Books ISI Library, Kolkata 519.72 V332 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available Gifted by Dr. Kushal Kr. Dey C27774
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Includes bibliographical references and index

Preface -- Introduction: What is Linear Programming? -- Background -- Tableaux and Pivoting -- Simplex Method -- Duality -- Transportation Problems -- Matrix Games -- Linear Approximation

This textbook presents a clear, step‑by‑step introduction to linear programming, designed for students with a range of mathematical backgrounds. It begins with foundational logic and algebra, progressing through the simplex algorithm and duality. The text addresses real‑world applications—including transportation models and games theory—and concludes with extended appendices on advanced topics like convex programming and interior‑point methods. Many exercises across difficulty levels encourage both basic understanding and deeper exploration.

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