In the context of constrained optimization, λ (lambda) is a variable that represents the Lagrange multiplier, which is used to find the extrema of a function subject to one or more constraints. The Lagrange multiplier technique transforms a constrained optimization problem into an unconstrained one by incorporating the constraints into the objective function, allowing for the identification of optimal solutions while maintaining adherence to those constraints.
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