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Metaheuristic Optimization: Nature-Inspired Algorithms and Applications

  • Xin-She Yang
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Part of the Studies in Computational Intelligence book series (SCI, volume 427)

Abstract

Turing’s pioneer work in heuristic search has inspired many generations of research in heuristic algorithms. In the last two decades, metaheuristic algorithms have attracted strong attention in scientific communities with significant developments, especially in areas concerning swarm intelligence based algorithms. In this work, we will briefly review some of the important achievements in metaheuristics, and we will also discuss key implications in applications and topics for further research.

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Differential Evolution Swarm Intelligence Harmony Search Metaheuristic Algorithm National Physical Laboratory 
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  • Xin-She Yang
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  1. 1.Mathematics & Scientific ComputingNational Physical LaboratoryTeddingtonUK

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