Defferential Evolution : A Practical Approach to Global Optimization

Problems demanding globally optimal solutions are ubiquitous, yet many are intractable when they involve constrained functions having many local optima and interacting, mixed-type variables. The differential evolution (DE) algorithm is a practical approach to global numerical optimization which is easy to understand, simple to implement, reliable, and fast. Packed with illustrations, computer code, new insights, and practical advice, this volume explores DE in both principle and practice. It is a valuable resource for professionals needing a proven optimizer and for students wanting an evolutionary perspective on global numerical optimization. Content Level Research Keywords Algorithms - Design - Differential evolution - Evolutionary computation - Genetic Algorithms - Global optimization - Numerical optimization Related subjects Artificial Intelligence - Information Systems and Applications - Mathematics - Theoretical Computer Science