Inverse (program)
Encyclopedia
Inverse is a general purpose computer program
for solving inverse
and optimization
problems.
The program has been designed in particular for solving problems where complex numerical simulations (e.g. by the finite element method
) are involved in the definition of the objective and constraint functions.
The original motivation for design of the program came from the area of metal forming where industrial simulation programs were mainly designed without having in mind application to the solution of optimization problems, while increasing needs were arising especially for application of numerical simulations in inverse identification of material parameters.
Computer program
A computer program is a sequence of instructions written to perform a specified task with a computer. A computer requires programs to function, typically executing the program's instructions in a central processor. The program has an executable form that the computer can use directly to execute...
for solving inverse
Inverse problem
An inverse problem is a general framework that is used to convert observed measurements into information about a physical object or system that we are interested in...
and optimization
Optimization (mathematics)
In mathematics, computational science, or management science, mathematical optimization refers to the selection of a best element from some set of available alternatives....
problems.
The program has been designed in particular for solving problems where complex numerical simulations (e.g. by the finite element method
Finite element method
The finite element method is a numerical technique for finding approximate solutions of partial differential equations as well as integral equations...
) are involved in the definition of the objective and constraint functions.
The original motivation for design of the program came from the area of metal forming where industrial simulation programs were mainly designed without having in mind application to the solution of optimization problems, while increasing needs were arising especially for application of numerical simulations in inverse identification of material parameters.