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Relationship between the BFGS and conjugate gradient algorithms and its implications for new algorithms

Journal Article · · SIAM J. Numer. Anal.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1137/0716059· OSTI ID:5401317
On the basis of analysis and numerical experience, the BFGS (Broyden-Fletcher-Goldfarb-Shanno) algorithm is currently considered to be one of the most effective algorithms for finding a minimum of an unconstrained function, f(x), x an element of R/sup n/. However, when computer storage is at a premium, the usual alternative is to use a conjugate gradient (CG) method. It is shown here that the two algorithms are related to one another in a particularly close way. Based upon these observations, a new family of algorithms is proposed. 2 tables.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL
OSTI ID:
5401317
Journal Information:
SIAM J. Numer. Anal.; (United States), Journal Name: SIAM J. Numer. Anal.; (United States) Vol. 16:5; ISSN SJNAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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