Nature-Inspired Optimization Algorithms

Nature-Inspired Optimization Algorithms, Second Edition provides an introduction to all major nature-inspired algorithms for optimization. The book's unified approach, balancing algorithm introduction, theoretical background and practical implementation, complements extensive literature with case studies to illustrate how these algorithms work. Topics include particle swarm optimization, ant and bee algorithms, simulated annealing, cuckoo search, firefly algorithm, bat algorithm, flower algorithm, harmony search, algorithm analysis, constraint handling, hybrid methods, parameter tuning and control, and multi-objective optimization. This book can serve as an introductory book for graduates, for lecturers in computer science, engineering and natural sciences, and as a source of inspiration for new applications.

Discusses and summarizes the latest developments in nature-inspired algorithms with comprehensive, timely literatureProvides a theoretical understanding and practical implementation hintsPresents a step-by-step introduction to each algorithmIncludes four new chapters covering mathematical foundations, techniques for solving discrete and combination optimization problems, data mining techniques and their links to optimization algorithms, and the latest deep learning techniques, background and various applications

1. Introduction to Algorithms 2. Mathematical Foundations 3. Analysis of Algorithms 4. Random Walks and Optimization 5. Simulated Annealing 6. Genetic Algorithms 7. Differential Evolution 8. Particle Swarm Optimization 9. Firefly Algorithms 10. Cuckoo Search 11. Bat Algorithms 12. Flower Pollination Algorithms 13. A Framework for Self-Tuning Algorithms 14. How to Deal With Constraints 15. Multi-Objective Optimization 16. Data Mining and Deep Learning Appendix A Test Function Benchmarks for Global Optimization Appendix B Matlab® Programs