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The discussion revolves around understanding the application of least squares minimization techniques in a paper, specifically using the Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm for estimating parameters a, b, and c0. The user questions the rationale behind freezing beta to ab^2 in the subsequent equation and whether the initial estimates were insufficient. There is confusion about the necessity of additional equations for c0 and the methods for estimating other parameters like nu, phi, and omega^2. The user seeks clarity on the differences between various estimation methods, including robust linear estimation and direct minimization, and when to apply each. The aim is to foster a deeper understanding of these mathematical techniques rather than just seeking answers.
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Hi I have attached an image of part of a freely available paper I was reading. It shows the equations for least squares minimization of some equations based on empirical data.

I am not completely confident I understand the required steps, and therefore just wanted to talk it through with others, see what you say and see if it sparks any ideas to solve these.

As I understand it, the first equation (eqn 40) is minimizes using levenberg marquardt for a, b and c0. k is 1,2,3,4... t_k is times stored, the rest of the equation is trying to model the time it will take (whatever that time may be).

Ok so using levenberg marquardt estimate a, b and c0.
But the the next equation (eqn 41) says that he freezes beta to be ab^2, and uses golden section method to 'refine' a and b?

Did the leveneberg marquardt not do a good enough job because I thought we found and ab that way?

the author also give the sub equations for c0. Why? I thought we estimated c0?

Ok so however it has been done, we have a good estimate for a, b and c0.
Eqn 42. Same thing again except now for nu, phi, omega^2.

How is it explaining to solve this?
"robus linear estimation"? "Directly minimizing"? Is that how? Why can't we use levenberg marquardt again?

I just would like discussion, I am not after just the answer, I would like to understand when to use what, and why...

Thanks guys

By the way, that is the whole chapter I haven't left anything out except the chapter title
 

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