Induced parameter-dependent optimization method applied to reaction rate determination

摘要

Parameter fitting of data to a proposed equation almost always consider theseparameters as independent variables. Here, the method proposed optimizes anarbitrary number of variables by the minimization of a function of a singlevariable. Such a technique avoids problems associated with multiple minima andmaxima because of the large number of parameters, and could increase theaccuracy of the determination by cutting down on machine errors. An algorithmfor this optimization scheme is provided and applied to the determination ofthe rate constant and final concentration parameters for a first order andsecond order chemical reaction.