Optimization with PDE Constraints Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009 Edition

From the reviews:

“The book presents a state-of-the-art of optimization problems described by partial differential equations (PDEs) and algorithms for obtaining their solutions. Solving optimization problems with constraints given in terms of PDEs is one of the most challenging problems appearing, e.g., in industry, medical and economical applications. The book consists of four chapters. … This well-written book can be recommended to scientists and graduate students working in the fields of optimal control theory, optimization algorithms and numerical solving of optimization problems described by PDEs.” (Wieslaw Kotarski, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1167, 2009)

This book presents a modern introduction of pde constrained optimization. It provides a precise functional analytic treatment via optimality conditions and a state-of-the-art, non-smooth algorithmical framework. Furthermore, new structure-exploiting discrete concepts and large scale, practically relevant applications are presented. The main focus is on the algorithmical and numerical treatment of pde constrained optimization problems on the infinite dimensional level. A particular emphasis is on simple constraints, such as pointwise bounds on controls and states. For these practically important situations, tailored Newton- and SQP-type solution algorithms are proposed and a general convergence framework is developed. This is complemented with the numerical analysis of structure-preserving Galerkin schemes for optimization problems with elliptic and parabolic equations. Finally, along with the optimization of semiconductor devices and the optimization of glass cooling processes, two challenging applications of pde constrained optimization are presented. They demonstrate the scope of this emerging research field for future engineering applications.