Generalized Semi-Infinite Programming: Theory, Methods

Generalized semi-infinite optimization problems (GSIP) are considered. The difference between GSIP and standard semi-infinite problems (SIP) is illustrated by examples. By applying the `Reduction Ansatz', optimality conditions for GSIP are derived. Numerical methods for solving GSIP are considered in comparison with methods for SIP. From a theoretical and a practical point of view it is investigated, under which assumptions a GSIP can be transformed into an SIP