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Definition 1. A function f : S ⊂ Rn → R defined on a convex set S is concave if for any two points x1 x2 ∈ , S and for any λ ∈ [0, 1] we have: λx1 (1 − λ) x2 ≥ λf(x1) (1 − λ)f(x2) + +. is called strictly concave if for any two points x1 , x2 ∈ S and for any λ ∈ (0, 1) we have: λx1 (1 − λ) x2 > λf(x1) (1 − λ)f(x2) + +.
f(b)(c a) f(a)(c b) + f(c)(b a); which (since c a > 0) holds i. f(b)baf(a) +aaf(c):Take = (c b)=(c a) 2 (0; 1) and verify. that, indeed, b = a + (1 )c. Then the last inequal. ty holds since f is concave. Conversely, the preceding argument shows that if the rst inequality in (1) holds then f is.
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May 22, 2024 · Concavity provides valuable insights into how a function curves, distinguishing between concave upward and concave downward shapes, while points of inflection mark locations where the curvature changes sign.
Definition 1 A function f defined on the convex set C ⊂ Rn is called con-cave if for every x1, x2 ∈ C and 0 ≤ t ≤ 1, we have. f(tx1 + (1 − t)x2) ≥ tf(x1) + (1 − t)f(x2). Definition 2 A function f defined on the convex set C ⊂ Rn is called strictly concave if for every x1 6= x2,and 0 < t < 1, we have. f(tx1 + (1 − t)x2) > tf(x1) + (1 − t)f(x2).
In this lecture, we shift our focus to the other important player in convex optimization, namely, convex functions. Here are some of the topics that we will touch upon: Convex, concave, strictly convex, and strongly convex functions. First and second order characterizations of convex functions.
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Lecture 3- Concavity and convexity. Definition A set U is a convex set if for all x 2 U and y 2 U; then for all t 2 [0; 1] : tx + (1 t)y 2 U. Definition A real valued function f de ned on a convex subset U of Rn is concave, if for all x; y in U and for all t 2 [0; 1] : f(tx + (1 t)y) tf(x) + (1 t)f(y) A real valued function g de ned on a convex ...
