Abstract: We start with a high-level presentation comparing various methods for optimizing computationally expensive functions that lack reliable gradient information. We highlight algorithms that utilize the structure of common problems and demonstrate their efficiency on relevant problems from particle physics and fusion power systems. We highlight how such algorithms can be incorporated into an asynchronous, multi-start framework. We conclude with a discussion of practical performance and possible points of collaboration.

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