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An exact solution method for unconstrained quadratic 0-1 programming: a geometric approach

  • D. Li*
  • , X. L. Sun
  • , C. L. Liu
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

We explore in this paper certain rich geometric properties hidden behind quadratic 0-1 programming. Especially, we derive new lower bounding methods and variable fixation techniques for quadratic 0-1 optimization problems by investigating geometric features of the ellipse contour of a (perturbed) convex quadratic function. These findings further lead to some new optimality conditions for quadratic 0-1 programming. Integrating these novel solution schemes into a proposed solution algorithm of a branch-and-bound type, we obtain promising preliminary computational results.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)797-829
JournalJournal of Global Optimization
Volume52
Issue number4
Online published9 Apr 2011
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2012
Externally publishedYes

Research Keywords

  • Branch-and-bound method
  • Lower bounds
  • Nonlinear integer programming
  • Optimality condition
  • Quadratic 0-1 programming
  • Variable fixation

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