Optimization of Systems
The penalty method is an approach used in optimization to handle constraints by incorporating a penalty term into the objective function. This technique transforms a constrained optimization problem into an easier-to-solve unconstrained problem by adding a penalty for constraint violations, allowing the optimization algorithm to find feasible solutions while gradually reducing the penalty. It connects closely with barrier methods, as both aim to navigate constraints but differ in their approach to handling infeasibility.
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