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Interval Branch-and-Bound algorithms for optimization and constraint satisfaction: a survey and prospects

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Interval Branch and Bound algorithms are used to solve rigorously continuous constraint satisfaction and constrained global optimization problems. In this paper, we explain the basic principles behind interval Branch and Bound algorithms. We detail the main components and describe issues that should be considered to improve the efficiency of the algorithms.

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  1. or an atomic box containing a feasible point.

  2. By using appropriate preconditioners, the contractor can be used for contracting certain coordinates, even for some large boxes and in some singular cases [56].

  3. Actually, 3BCID enforces CID consistency [119], a slightly stronger one.

  4. Example from  [61].

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Araya, I., Reyes, V. Interval Branch-and-Bound algorithms for optimization and constraint satisfaction: a survey and prospects. J Glob Optim 65, 837–866 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10898-015-0390-4

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