Nonlinear Optimization

Solve constrained or unconstrained nonlinear problems with one or more objectives, in serial or parallel

To set up a nonlinear optimization problem for solution, first decide between a problem-based approach and solver-based approach. See First Choose Problem-Based or Solver-Based Approach.

For problem-based nonlinear examples and theory, see Problem-Based Nonlinear Optimization.
For solver-based nonlinear examples and theory, see Solver-Based Nonlinear Optimization.
For optimizing multiple objective functions, see Multiobjective Optimization.

Problem-Based Nonlinear Optimization
Solve nonlinear optimization problems in serial or parallel using the problem-based approach
Solver-Based Nonlinear Optimization
Solve nonlinear minimization and semi-infinite programming problems in serial or parallel using the solver-based approach
Multiobjective Optimization
Solve multiobjective optimization problems in serial or parallel

Featured Examples

Tutorial for the Optimization Toolbox™

Tutorial example showing how to solve nonlinear problems and pass extra parameters.

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Solve Constrained Nonlinear Optimization, Problem-Based

Solve a constrained nonlinear problem based on optimization expressions. The example also shows how to convert a nonlinear function to an optimization expression.

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