Nonlinear Programming--Sequential Unconstrained Minimization Techniques

Abstract

The author discusses several academic works on the sequential unconstrained minimization technique (SUMT) penalty function methods for nonlinear programming that have surfaced since the 1968 publication of his book "Nonlinear Programming: Sequential Unconstrained Minimization Techniques," co-authored by Garth P. McCormick. Since that time, there have been hundreds of requests for the SUMT computer program developed by the author and colleagues. The article continues by mentioning that the penalty function methodology has inspired work in developing methods for unconstrained minimization and has made way for developments of contemporary techniques that use alternate penalty functions.