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Relationship between the BFGS and conjugate gradient algorithms

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7220579· OSTI ID:7220579
Based upon analysis and numerical experience, the BFGS 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 IR/sup n/. However, when computer storage is at a premium, the usual alternative is to use a conjugate gradient (CG) method. This paper shows 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.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
OSTI ID:
7220579
Report Number(s):
ANL-AMD-TM-282(Rev.)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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