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In mathematical optimization, the perturbation function is any function which relates to primal and dual problems. The name comes from the fact that any such function defines a perturbation of the initial problem. In many cases this takes the form of shifting the constraints. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Perturbation functionA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: scTenifoldKnk: An efficient virtual knockout tool for gene function predictions via single-cell gene regulatory network perturbationInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Perturbation theory for linear operatorsThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Phonons and related crystal properties from density-functional perturbation theoryCited 9,791 times
  5. Go sideways: Duality (optimization)A closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Duality gapA closely related topic

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