dwave.optimization.model.Model.minimize

Model.minimize(value)

Set the objective value to minimize.

Optimization problems have an objective and/or constraints. The objective expresses one or more aspects of the problem that should be minimized (equivalent to maximization when multiplied by a minus sign). For example, an optimized itinerary might minimize the value of distance traveled or cost of transportation or travel time.

Parameters:

value – Value for which to minimize the cost function.

Examples

This example minimizes a simple polynomial, \(y = i^2 - 4i\), within bounds.

>>> from dwave.optimization import Model
>>> model = Model()
>>> i = model.integer(lower_bound=-5, upper_bound=5)
>>> c = model.constant(4)
>>> y = i*i - c*i
>>> model.minimize(y)