peaks

peaks, a Python code which evaluates the peaks() function, obtained by translating and scaling several Gaussian distributions in 2D. It is useful for demonstrating contour plots, surface plots, and optimization algorithms.

Licensing:

The information on this web page is distributed under the MIT license.

Languages:

peaks is available in a Python version.

Related Data and Programs:

humps, a Python code which evaluates the humps() function, its first and second derivatives, and its antiderivative.

peak_movie, a Python code which creates a sequence of frames, and then an animation or movie from the data displayed by the peaks() function.

Source Code:

• peaks.py, the source code.
• peaks.sh, runs all the tests.
• peaks.txt, the output file.

• peaks.png, a surface plot of the function.