Differential Evolution
Subtitle: A Practical Approach to Global Optimization (Natural Computing Series)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: December 22, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 538
ISBN-13: 9783540209508
Subjects: Computer Programming; Optimization; Computers; CAD-CAM - General; Computers - General Information; Mathematical optimization; Computer Books: General; Genetic algorithms; Artificial Intelligence - General; Computer Science; Algorithms; Computers / Computer Science; Design; Differential evolution; Evolutionary computation; Global optimization; Numerical optimization; Evolutionary programming (Computer science)
Description: 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.