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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) + +.
It is also possible to characterize concavity or convexity of functions in terms of the convexity of particular sets. Given the graph of a function, the hypograph of f,
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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.
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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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1 Concave and convex functions. 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.