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Packing ellipsoids by nonlinear optimization

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  • E. G. Birgin

    (University of São Paulo)

  • R. D. Lobato

    (University of São Paulo)

  • J. M. Martínez

    (State University of Campinas)

Abstract

In this paper, continuous and differentiable nonlinear programming models and algorithms for packing ellipsoids in the n-dimensional space are introduced. Two different models for the non-overlapping and models for the inclusion of ellipsoids within half-spaces and ellipsoids are presented. By applying a simple multi-start strategy combined with a clever choice of starting guesses and a nonlinear programming local solver, illustrative numerical experiments are presented.

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  • E. G. Birgin & R. D. Lobato & J. M. Martínez, 2016. "Packing ellipsoids by nonlinear optimization," Journal of Global Optimization, Springer, vol. 65(4), pages 709-743, August.
  • Handle: RePEc:spr:jglopt:v:65:y:2016:i:4:d:10.1007_s10898-015-0395-z
    DOI: 10.1007/s10898-015-0395-z
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