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Certificates of Positivity for Real Polynomials

Author : Victoria Powers
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030855473
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Certificates of Positivity for Real Polynomials written by Victoria Powers and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-11-26 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book collects and explains the many theorems concerning the existence of certificates of positivity for polynomials that are positive globally or on semialgebraic sets. A certificate of positivity for a real polynomial is an algebraic identity that gives an immediate proof of a positivity condition for the polynomial. Certificates of positivity have their roots in fundamental work of David Hilbert from the late 19th century on positive polynomials and sums of squares. Because of the numerous applications of certificates of positivity in mathematics, applied mathematics, engineering, and other fields, it is desirable to have methods for finding, describing, and characterizing them. For many of the topics covered in this book, appropriate algorithms, computational methods, and applications are discussed. This volume contains a comprehensive, accessible, up-to-date treatment of certificates of positivity, written by an expert in the field. It provides an overview of both the theory and computational aspects of the subject, and includes many of the recent and exciting developments in the area. Background information is given so that beginning graduate students and researchers who are not specialists can learn about this fascinating subject. Furthermore, researchers who work on certificates of positivity or use them in applications will find this a useful reference for their work.

Mathematics and Computation

Author : Dia Zeidan
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9819904471
Total Pages : 476 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Mathematics and Computation written by Dia Zeidan and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-05-29 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book collects select papers presented at the 7th International Arab Conference on Mathematics and Computations (IACMC 2022), held from 11–13 May 2022, at Zarqa University, Zarqa, Jordan. These papers discuss a new direction for mathematical sciences. Researchers, professionals and educators will be exposed to research results contributed by worldwide scholars in fundamental and advanced interdisciplinary mathematical research such as differential equations, dynamical systems, matrix analysis, numerical methods and mathematical modelling. The vision of this book is to establish prototypes in completed, current and future mathematical and applied sciences research from advanced and developing countries. The book is intended to make an intellectual contribution to the theory and practice of mathematics. This proceedings would connect scientists in this part of the world to the international level.

Real Algebraic Geometry and Optimization

Author : Thorsten Theobald
Publisher : American Mathematical Society
ISBN 13 : 1470476363
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Real Algebraic Geometry and Optimization written by Thorsten Theobald and published by American Mathematical Society. This book was released on 2024-04-18 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive and user-friendly exploration of the tremendous recent developments that reveal the connections between real algebraic geometry and optimization, two subjects that were usually taught separately until the beginning of the 21st century. Real algebraic geometry studies the solutions of polynomial equations and polynomial inequalities over the real numbers. Real algebraic problems arise in many applications, including science and engineering, computer vision, robotics, and game theory. Optimization is concerned with minimizing or maximizing a given objective function over a feasible set. Presenting key ideas from classical and modern concepts in real algebraic geometry, this book develops related convex optimization techniques for polynomial optimization. The connection to optimization invites a computational view on real algebraic geometry and opens doors to applications. Intended as an introduction for students of mathematics or related fields at an advanced undergraduate or graduate level, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners. Each chapter is complemented by a collection of beneficial exercises, notes on references, and further reading. As a prerequisite, only some undergraduate algebra is required.

Polynomial Optimization, Moments, and Applications

Author : Michal Kočvara
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031386590
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (313 download)

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Book Synopsis Polynomial Optimization, Moments, and Applications by : Michal Kočvara

Download or read book Polynomial Optimization, Moments, and Applications written by Michal Kočvara and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2024-01-28 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polynomial optimization is a fascinating field of study that has revolutionized the way we approach nonlinear problems described by polynomial constraints. The applications of this field range from production planning processes to transportation, energy consumption, and resource control. This introductory book explores the latest research developments in polynomial optimization, presenting the results of cutting-edge interdisciplinary work conducted by the European network POEMA. For the past four years, experts from various fields, including algebraists, geometers, computer scientists, and industrial actors, have collaborated in this network to create new methods that go beyond traditional paradigms of mathematical optimization. By exploiting new advances in algebra and convex geometry, these innovative approaches have resulted in significant scientific and technological advancements. This book aims to make these exciting developments accessible to a wider audience by gathering high-quality chapters on these hot topics. Aimed at both aspiring and established researchers, as well as industry professionals, this book will be an invaluable resource for anyone interested in polynomial optimization and its potential for real-world applications.

Algorithmic and Quantitative Real Algebraic Geometry

Author : Saugata Basu
Publisher : American Mathematical Soc.
ISBN 13 : 9780821871027
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Algorithmic and Quantitative Real Algebraic Geometry written by Saugata Basu and published by American Mathematical Soc.. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Algorithmic and quantitative aspects in real algebraic geometry are becoming increasingly important areas of research because of their roles in other areas of mathematics and computer science. The papers in this volume collectively span several different areas of current research. The articles are based on talks given at the DIMACS Workshop on ''Algorithmic and Quantitative Aspects of Real Algebraic Geometry''. Topics include deciding basic algebraic properties of real semi-algebraic sets, application of quantitative results in real algebraic geometry towards investigating the computational complexity of various problems, algorithmic and quantitative questions in real enumerative geometry, new approaches towards solving decision problems in semi-algebraic geometry, as well as computing algebraic certificates, and applications of real algebraic geometry to concrete problems arising in robotics and computer graphics. The book is intended for researchers interested in computational methods in algebra.

Moments, Positive Polynomials and Their Applications

Author : Jean-Bernard Lasserre
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 1848164467
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (481 download)

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Book Synopsis Moments, Positive Polynomials and Their Applications by : Jean-Bernard Lasserre

Download or read book Moments, Positive Polynomials and Their Applications written by Jean-Bernard Lasserre and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2010 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1. The generalized moment problem. 1.1. Formulations. 1.2. Duality theory. 1.3. Computational complexity. 1.4. Summary. 1.5. Exercises. 1.6. Notes and sources -- 2. Positive polynomials. 2.1. Sum of squares representations and semi-definite optimization. 2.2. Nonnegative versus s.o.s. polynomials. 2.3. Representation theorems : univariate case. 2.4. Representation theorems : mutivariate case. 2.5. Polynomials positive on a compact basic semi-algebraic set. 2.6. Polynomials nonnegative on real varieties. 2.7. Representations with sparsity properties. 2.8. Representation of convex polynomials. 2.9. Summary. 2.10. Exercises. 2.11. Notes and sources -- 3. Moments. 3.1. The one-dimensional moment problem. 3.2. The multi-dimensional moment problem. 3.3. The K-moment problem. 3.4. Moment conditions for bounded density. 3.5. Summary. 3.6. Exercises. 3.7. Notes and sources -- 4. Algorithms for moment problems. 4.1. The overall approach. 4.2. Semidefinite relaxations. 4.3. Extraction of solutions. 4.4. Linear relaxations. 4.5. Extensions. 4.6. Exploiting sparsity. 4.7. Summary. 4.8. Exercises. 4.9. Notes and sources. 4.10. Proofs -- 5. Global optimization over polynomials. 5.1. The primal and dual perspectives. 5.2. Unconstrained polynomial optimization. 5.3. Constrained polynomial optimization : semidefinite relaxations. 5.4. Linear programming relaxations. 5.5. Global optimality conditions. 5.6. Convex polynomial programs. 5.7. Discrete optimization. 5.8. Global minimization of a rational function. 5.9. Exploiting symmetry. 5.10. Summary. 5.11. Exercises. 5.12. Notes and sources -- 6. Systems of polynomial equations. 6.1. Introduction. 6.2. Finding a real solution to systems of polynomial equations. 6.3. Finding all complex and/or all real solutions : a unified treatment. 6.4. Summary. 6.5. Exercises. 6.6. Notes and sources -- 7. Applications in probability. 7.1. Upper bounds on measures with moment conditions. 7.2. Measuring basic semi-algebraic sets. 7.3. Measures with given marginals. 7.4. Summary. 7.5. Exercises. 7.6. Notes and sources -- 8. Markov chains applications. 8.1. Bounds on invariant measures. 8.2. Evaluation of ergodic criteria. 8.3. Summary. 8.4. Exercises. 8.5. Notes and sources -- 9. Application in mathematical finance. 9.1. Option pricing with moment information. 9.2. Option pricing with a dynamic model. 9.3. Summary. 9.4. Notes and sources -- 10. Application in control. 10.1. Introduction. 10.2. Weak formulation of optimal control problems. 10.3. Semidefinite relaxations for the OCP. 10.4. Summary. 10.5. Notes and sources -- 11. Convex envelope and representation of convex sets. 11.1. The convex envelope of a rational function. 11.2. Semidefinite representation of convex sets. 11.3. Algebraic certificates of convexity. 11.4. Summary. 11.5. Exercises. 11.6. Notes and sources -- 12. Multivariate integration 12.1. Integration of a rational function. 12.2. Integration of exponentials of polynomials. 12.3. Maximum entropy estimation. 12.4. Summary. 12.5. Exercises. 12.6. Notes and sources -- 13. Min-max problems and Nash equilibria. 13.1. Robust polynomial optimization. 13.2. Minimizing the sup of finitely many rational cunctions. 13.3. Application to Nash equilibria. 13.4. Exercises. 13.5. Notes and sources -- 14. Bounds on linear PDE. 14.1. Linear partial differential equations. 14.2. Notes and sources

Handbook on Semidefinite, Conic and Polynomial Optimization

Author : Miguel F. Anjos
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461407699
Total Pages : 955 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (614 download)

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Download or read book Handbook on Semidefinite, Conic and Polynomial Optimization written by Miguel F. Anjos and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-11-19 with total page 955 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Semidefinite and conic optimization is a major and thriving research area within the optimization community. Although semidefinite optimization has been studied (under different names) since at least the 1940s, its importance grew immensely during the 1990s after polynomial-time interior-point methods for linear optimization were extended to solve semidefinite optimization problems. Since the beginning of the 21st century, not only has research into semidefinite and conic optimization continued unabated, but also a fruitful interaction has developed with algebraic geometry through the close connections between semidefinite matrices and polynomial optimization. This has brought about important new results and led to an even higher level of research activity. This Handbook on Semidefinite, Conic and Polynomial Optimization provides the reader with a snapshot of the state-of-the-art in the growing and mutually enriching areas of semidefinite optimization, conic optimization, and polynomial optimization. It contains a compendium of the recent research activity that has taken place in these thrilling areas, and will appeal to doctoral students, young graduates, and experienced researchers alike. The Handbook’s thirty-one chapters are organized into four parts: Theory, covering significant theoretical developments as well as the interactions between conic optimization and polynomial optimization; Algorithms, documenting the directions of current algorithmic development; Software, providing an overview of the state-of-the-art; Applications, dealing with the application areas where semidefinite and conic optimization has made a significant impact in recent years.

Emerging Applications of Algebraic Geometry

Author : Mihai Putinar
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387096868
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (87 download)

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Book Synopsis Emerging Applications of Algebraic Geometry by : Mihai Putinar

Download or read book Emerging Applications of Algebraic Geometry written by Mihai Putinar and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-12-10 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent advances in both the theory and implementation of computational algebraic geometry have led to new, striking applications to a variety of fields of research. The articles in this volume highlight a range of these applications and provide introductory material for topics covered in the IMA workshops on "Optimization and Control" and "Applications in Biology, Dynamics, and Statistics" held during the IMA year on Applications of Algebraic Geometry. The articles related to optimization and control focus on burgeoning use of semidefinite programming and moment matrix techniques in computational real algebraic geometry. The new direction towards a systematic study of non-commutative real algebraic geometry is well represented in the volume. Other articles provide an overview of the way computational algebra is useful for analysis of contingency tables, reconstruction of phylogenetic trees, and in systems biology. The contributions collected in this volume are accessible to non-experts, self-contained and informative; they quickly move towards cutting edge research in these areas, and provide a wealth of open problems for future research.

Decision and Game Theory for Security

Author : Branislav Bošanský
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030903702
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book Decision and Game Theory for Security written by Branislav Bošanský and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-10-30 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Decision and Game Theory for Security, GameSec 2021,held in October 2021. Due to COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held virtually. The 20 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 37 submissions. The papers focus on Theoretical Foundations in Equilibrium Computation; Machine Learning and Game Theory; Ransomware; Cyber-Physical Systems Security; Innovations in Attacks and Defenses.

An Introduction to Polynomial and Semi-Algebraic Optimization

Author : Jean Bernard Lasserre
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1316240398
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (162 download)

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Book Synopsis An Introduction to Polynomial and Semi-Algebraic Optimization by : Jean Bernard Lasserre

Download or read book An Introduction to Polynomial and Semi-Algebraic Optimization written by Jean Bernard Lasserre and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-02-19 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first comprehensive introduction to the powerful moment approach for solving global optimization problems (and some related problems) described by polynomials (and even semi-algebraic functions). In particular, the author explains how to use relatively recent results from real algebraic geometry to provide a systematic numerical scheme for computing the optimal value and global minimizers. Indeed, among other things, powerful positivity certificates from real algebraic geometry allow one to define an appropriate hierarchy of semidefinite (SOS) relaxations or LP relaxations whose optimal values converge to the global minimum. Several extensions to related optimization problems are also described. Graduate students, engineers and researchers entering the field can use this book to understand, experiment with and master this new approach through the simple worked examples provided.

Modelling, Computation and Optimization in Information Systems and Management Sciences

Author : Hoai An Le Thi
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319181610
Total Pages : 521 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (191 download)

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Book Synopsis Modelling, Computation and Optimization in Information Systems and Management Sciences by : Hoai An Le Thi

Download or read book Modelling, Computation and Optimization in Information Systems and Management Sciences written by Hoai An Le Thi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-05-04 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This proceedings set contains 85 selected full papers presented at the 3rd International Conference on Modelling, Computation and Optimization in Information Systems and Management Sciences - MCO 2015, held on May 11–13, 2015 at Lorraine University, France. The present part I of the 2 volume set includes articles devoted to Combinatorial optimization and applications, DC programming and DCA: thirty years of Developments, Dynamic Optimization, Modelling and Optimization in financial engineering, Multiobjective programming, Numerical Optimization, Spline Approximation and Optimization, as well as Variational Principles and Applications.

Semidefinite Optimization and Convex Algebraic Geometry

Author : Grigoriy Blekherman
Publisher : SIAM
ISBN 13 : 1611972280
Total Pages : 487 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (119 download)

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Book Synopsis Semidefinite Optimization and Convex Algebraic Geometry by : Grigoriy Blekherman

Download or read book Semidefinite Optimization and Convex Algebraic Geometry written by Grigoriy Blekherman and published by SIAM. This book was released on 2013-03-21 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible introduction to convex algebraic geometry and semidefinite optimization. For graduate students and researchers in mathematics and computer science.

Moment-sos Hierarchy, The: Lectures In Probability, Statistics, Computational Geometry, Control And Nonlinear Pdes

Author : Didier Henrion
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 1786348551
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (863 download)

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Book Synopsis Moment-sos Hierarchy, The: Lectures In Probability, Statistics, Computational Geometry, Control And Nonlinear Pdes by : Didier Henrion

Download or read book Moment-sos Hierarchy, The: Lectures In Probability, Statistics, Computational Geometry, Control And Nonlinear Pdes written by Didier Henrion and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2020-11-04 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Moment-SOS hierarchy is a powerful methodology that is used to solve the Generalized Moment Problem (GMP) where the list of applications in various areas of Science and Engineering is almost endless. Initially designed for solving polynomial optimization problems (the simplest example of the GMP), it applies to solving any instance of the GMP whose description only involves semi-algebraic functions and sets. It consists of solving a sequence (a hierarchy) of convex relaxations of the initial problem, and each convex relaxation is a semidefinite program whose size increases in the hierarchy.The goal of this book is to describe in a unified and detailed manner how this methodology applies to solving various problems in different areas ranging from Optimization, Probability, Statistics, Signal Processing, Computational Geometry, Control, Optimal Control and Analysis of a certain class of nonlinear PDEs. For each application, this unconventional methodology differs from traditional approaches and provides an unusual viewpoint. Each chapter is devoted to a particular application, where the methodology is thoroughly described and illustrated on some appropriate examples.The exposition is kept at an appropriate level of detail to aid the different levels of readers not necessarily familiar with these tools, to better know and understand this methodology.

A Course in Real Algebraic Geometry

Author : Claus Scheiderer
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031692136
Total Pages : 411 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (316 download)

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Download or read book A Course in Real Algebraic Geometry written by Claus Scheiderer and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2024 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook is designed for a one-year graduate course in real algebraic geometry, with a particular focus on positivity and sums of squares of polynomials. The first half of the book features a thorough introduction to ordered fields and real closed fields, including the Tarski-Seidenberg projection theorem and transfer principle. Classical results such as Artin's solution to Hilbert's 17th problem and Hilbert's theorems on sums of squares of polynomials are presented in detail. Other features include careful introductions to the real spectrum and to the geometry of semialgebraic sets. The second part studies Archimedean positivstellensätze in great detail and in various settings, together with important applications. The techniques and results presented here are fundamental to contemporary approaches to polynomial optimization. Important results on sums of squares on projective varieties are covered as well. The last part highlights applications to semidefinite programming and polynomial optimization, including recent research on semidefinite representation of convex sets. Written by a leading expert and based on courses taught for several years, the book assumes familiarity with the basics of commutative algebra and algebraic varieties, as can be covered in a one-semester first course. Over 350 exercises, of all levels of difficulty, are included in the book.

Process Modelling and Simulation

Author : César de Prada
Publisher : MDPI
ISBN 13 : 3039214551
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (392 download)

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Download or read book Process Modelling and Simulation written by César de Prada and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2019-09-23 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since process models are nowadays ubiquitous in many applications, the challenges and alternatives related to their development, validation, and efficient use have become more apparent. In addition, the massive amounts of both offline and online data available today open the door for new applications and solutions. However, transforming data into useful models and information in the context of the process industry or of bio-systems requires specific approaches and considerations such as new modelling methodologies incorporating the complex, stochastic, hybrid and distributed nature of many processes in particular. The same can be said about the tools and software environments used to describe, code, and solve such models for their further exploitation. Going well beyond mere simulation tools, these advanced tools offer a software suite built around the models, facilitating tasks such as experiment design, parameter estimation, model initialization, validation, analysis, size reduction, discretization, optimization, distributed computation, co-simulation, etc. This Special Issue collects novel developments in these topics in order to address the challenges brought by the use of models in their different facets, and to reflect state of the art developments in methods, tools and industrial applications.

Optimization of Polynomials in Non-Commuting Variables

Author : Sabine Burgdorf
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319333380
Total Pages : 118 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (193 download)

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Book Synopsis Optimization of Polynomials in Non-Commuting Variables by : Sabine Burgdorf

Download or read book Optimization of Polynomials in Non-Commuting Variables written by Sabine Burgdorf and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents recent results on positivity and optimization of polynomials in non-commuting variables. Researchers in non-commutative algebraic geometry, control theory, system engineering, optimization, quantum physics and information science will find the unified notation and mixture of algebraic geometry and mathematical programming useful. Theoretical results are matched with algorithmic considerations; several examples and information on how to use NCSOStools open source package to obtain the results provided. Results are presented on detecting the eigenvalue and trace positivity of polynomials in non-commuting variables using Newton chip method and Newton cyclic chip method, relaxations for constrained and unconstrained optimization problems, semidefinite programming formulations of the relaxations and finite convergence of the hierarchies of these relaxations, and the practical efficiency of algorithms.

World Women in Mathematics 2018

Author : Carolina Araujo
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030211703
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book World Women in Mathematics 2018 written by Carolina Araujo and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-16 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first World Meeting for Women in Mathematics - (WM)2 - was a satellite event of the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) 2018 in Rio de Janeiro. With a focus on Latin America, the first (WM)2 brought together mathematicians from all over the world to celebrate women mathematicians, and also to reflect on gender issues in mathematics, challenges, initiatives, and perspectives for the future. Its activities were complemented by a panel discussion organized by the Committee for Women in Mathematics (CWM) of the International Mathematical Union (IMU) inside the ICM 2018 entitled "The gender gap in mathematical and natural sciences from a historical perspective”. This historical proceedings book, organized by CWM in coordination with the Association for Women in Mathematics, records the first (WM)2 and the CWM panel discussion at ICM 2018. The first part of the volume includes a report of activities with pictures of the first (WM)2 and a tribute to Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman to be awarded the Fields medal. It also comprises survey research papers from invited lecturers, which provide panoramic views of different fields in pure and applied mathematics. The second part of the book contains articles from the panelists of the CWM panel discussion, which consider the historical context of the gender gap in mathematics. It includes an analysis of women lecturers in the ICM since its inception. This book is dedicated to the memory of Maryam Mirzakhani.