The leading approach to the simplex method, a widely used technique for balancing complex logistical constraints, can’t get any better.

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Abstract: Nonlinear dynamical systems behave linearly when recast in a higher dimensional space. This paper presents a new data-driven approach to precise linearization of a class of nonlinear ...

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Engineering design is often largely about the tradeoffs among the approaches to solving various challenges while meeting overall project objectives. These tradeoffs may be global such as balancing ...