The document proposes using semi-definite programming (SDP) to solve the security constrained unit commitment (SCUC) problem in power systems operations. SDP formulates the SCUC problem as an SDP problem that can minimize an objective function while handling constraints to provide a physically feasible and secure solution. The document describes the SCUC problem, limitations of conventional approaches, how SDP can solve SCUC while meeting operational constraints and security, and provides a case study example.