Necessary conditions for a solution of a non-linear programming problem

The conditions required for a solution of general non-linear programming problems of the form min{f(x): x є X, g(x) ≤ 0, h(x)=0}; where f is called the objective function, g the inequality constraint and. h the equality constraint, are presented in this thesis. The following cases are studied: (1) X, a finite dimensional space; f, a real valued function; and g and h finite dimensional vector functions. (2) X, an infinite dimensional space; f, a real valued function; and g and h either finite or infinite dimensional vector functions. An application of this type of problem to optimal control will be given and the recent developments in this area will be discussed.Science, Faculty ofMathematics, Department ofGraduat