Book
Derivative-Free and Blackbox Optimization - Second Edition
C. Audet and W. Hare. Derivative-Free and Blackbox Optimization (2nd edition.) Springer Series in Operations Research and Financial Engineering, Springer International Publishing, Cham, Switzerland, 425 pages, DOI 10.1007/978-3-032-00906-7, June 2026.
- This second edition offers a comprehensive introduction to the field of optimization when derivatives are unavailable, unreliable, or impractical.
- Whether you’re a student, instructor, or self-learner, this book is designed to guide you through both the foundations and advanced techniques of DFBBO.
- 16 end-of-chapter projects are provided, allowing advanced exploration of desired topics.
- Includes numerous exercises throughout to test knowledge and advance understanding.
- A powerful resource for understanding and applying optimization methods – no gradients required.
- The main additions with respect to the first edition are summarized in the table below.
| v1-old | v2-new | |
|---|---|---|
| #pages | 302 | 425 |
| #figures | 36 b/w | 86 color |
| #exercises | 180 | 372 |
| #references | 174 | 256 |
| #chapters | 14+1 | 16+1 |
