4. Optimization theory

Todo

Under construction. See for example [vapnik_statistical_1998].

4.1. Existence of optimal solutions

Todo

Under construction. See for example [boyd_convex_2004].

  • Proof that SVMs have a unique optimal solution.

4.2. Convex optimization

Todo

Under construction. See for example [boyd_convex_2004], [jarre_optimierung_2013].

4.3. Optimal conditions for constraint convex programs

Todo

Under construction. See for example [boyd_convex_2004], [jarre_optimierung_2013].

  • Derive KKT conditions from hyperplane separation theorems
  • Apply KKT to example constraint optimization program
  • Apply KKT to SVM: Meaning of the support vectors

4.4. Lagrange function

Todo

Under construction. See for example [boyd_convex_2004], [jarre_optimierung_2013].

  • Saddle points
  • Relation between saddle point of $L$ and KKT conditions

4.5. Primal and dual form

Todo

Under construction. See for example [boyd_convex_2004], [jarre_optimierung_2013], [mohri_foundations_2012].

  • Derive dual form for SVM: Why is this dual form advantageous?