Convex optimization of optimization problem is convex. "Standard form" is the usual and perhaps most intuitive form of describing a convex minimization problem. It consists of the following three parts: A convex minimization problem in standard form is thus written as In reality, this form of problem is exactly equivalent to a problem constrained by only equalities. You can rephrase the problem without equality constraints by replacing each equality constraint formula_52 with a pair of inequality constraints formula_64 and formula_65, and the previous analysis holds. This fact is why formula_53 being both convex and concave, i.e. both formula_53 and formula_68 are convex,
Lens clock clock can be used if a dial thickness gauge is not available. To do this, the contact lens is placed concave side up on a table or other hard surface. The lens clock is then brought down on it such that the center prong contacts the lens as close to its center as possible, and the outer prongs rest on the table. The thickness of the lens is then the sagitta formula_4 in the formula above, and can be calculated from the optical power reading, if the distance between the outer prongs is known. Lens clock A lens clock is