The Γ-algorithm and some applications
- 1 May 2004
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology
- Vol. 35 (3), 369-389
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00207390310001658465
Abstract
In this paper the power of the Γ-algorithm for obtaining the dual of a given cone and some of its multiple applications is discussed. The meaning of each sequential tableau appearing during the process is interpreted. It is shown that each tableau contains the generators of the dual cone of a given cone and that the algorithm updates the dual cone when new generators are incorporated. This algorithm, which is based on the duality concept, allows one to solve many problems in linear algebra, such as determining whether or not a vector belongs to a cone, obtaining the minimal representations of a cone in terms of a linear space and an acute cone, obtaining the intersection of two cones, discussing the compatibility of linear systems of inequalities, solving systems of linear inequalities, etc. The applications are illustrated with examples.Keywords
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