Core Concepts
Newton methods for generalized equations are input-to-state stable with respect to disturbances, enabling robust convergence and optimization.
Abstract
The content discusses the input-to-state stability of Newton methods for generalized equations in nonlinear optimization. It covers the application of Newton's method to solve generalized equations, the concept of input-to-state stability, and its implications for optimization algorithms. The paper also introduces a multistep Newton-type method and applies it to various optimization techniques like sequential quadratic programming and the augmented Lagrangian method.
The content is structured as follows:
Introduction to Generalized Equations in Nonlinear Optimization
Explanation of Newton Methods and Their Stability Properties
Application of Input-to-State Stability in Dynamic Systems
Contributions and Results on Multistep Newton-Type Methods
Detailed Analysis on Regularity, Continuity, and Optimization Algorithms
Stats
We show that Newton methods for generalized equations are input-to-state stable with respect to disturbances.
The result enables convergence and robustness of a multistep Newton-type method.
The paper provides new proofs for local convergence properties.
ISS was proven for classical iterative methods for linear equations.
Stability results were obtained under metric regularity assumptions.
Quotes
"We demonstrate the usefulness of the results with other applications to nonlinear optimization."
"Properties of optimization algorithms have been studied when interconnected with dynamic systems."