A new kernel function is introduced in Mathematical Optimization. This function is called the dislocation hyperbolic kernel function. It is based on the dislocation hyperbolic function. Finally we present some applications of this new function.

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Lennin Mallma Ramirez

Systems Engineering and Computer Science Program, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

lenninmr@gmail.com

Nelson Maculan

Systems Engineering and Computer Science Program, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

maculan@cos.ufrj.br

Adilson Elias Xavier

Systems Engineering and Computer Science Program, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

adilson.xavier@gmail.com

Vinicius Layter Xavier

Institute of Mathematics and Statistics, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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