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Gradient

Gradient
is an option for FindMinimum and related functions that specifies the gradient vector to assume for the function being extremized.

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  • Gradient->{fx, fy, ...} specifies explicit components to assume for the gradient vector.
  • Gradient->Automatic specifies that the gradient vector should be deduced by exact or approximate differentiation of the function.
  • Gradient:>expr evaluates expr only with the specific numerical values of variables that are needed.

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Specify a numeric black-box function:

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Specify a symbolic gradient to use:

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Specify that second-order finite differences be used:

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Give a monitor for evaluation of the gradient:

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