Evolutionary optimization algorithms /

"This book is a clear and lucid presentation of Evolutionary Algorithms, with a straightforward, bottom-up approach that provides the reader with a firm grasp of the basic principles of EAs. Covering the theory, history, mathematics, and applications of evolutionary optimization algorithms, thi...

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Main Author: Simon, Dan, 1960- (Author)
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Language:English
Published: Chichester : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013
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505 0 |a Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; SHORT TABLE OF CONTENTS; DETAILED TABLE OF CONTENTS; Acknowledgments; Acronyms; List of Algorithms; PART I INTRODUCTION TO EVOLUTIONARY OPTIMIZATION; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Terminology; 1.2 Why Another Book on Evolutionary Algorithms?; 1.3 Prerequisites; 1.4 Homework Problems; 1.5 Notation; 1.6 Outline of the Book; 1.7 A Course Based on This Book; 2 Optimization; 2.1 Unconstrained Optimization; 2.2 Constrained Optimization; 2.3 Multi-Objective Optimization; 2.4 Multimodal Optimization; 2.5 Combinatorial Optimization; 2.6 Hill Climbing. 
505 8 |a 2.6.1 Biased Optimization Algorithms2.6.2 The Importance of Monte Carlo Simulations; 2.7 Intelligence; 2.7.1 Adaptation; 2.7.2 Randomness; 2.7.3 Communication; 2.7.4 Feedback; 2.7.5 Exploration and Exploitation; 2.8 Conclusion; Problems; PART II CLASSIC EVOLUTIONARY ALGORITHMS; 3 Genetic Algorithms; 3.1 The History of Genetics; 3.1.1 Charles Darwin; 3.1.2 Gregor Mendel; 3.2 The Science of Genetics; 3.3 The History of Genetic Algorithms; 3.4 A Simple Binary Genetic Algorithm; 3.4.1 A Genetic Algorithm for Robot Design; 3.4.2 Selection and Crossover; 3.4.3 Mutation; 3.4.4 GA Summary. 
505 8 |a 3.4.5 GA Tuning Parameters and Examples3.5 A Simple Continuous Genetic Algorithm; 3.6 Conclusion; Problems; 4 Mathematical Models of Genetic Algorithms; 4.1 Schema Theory; 4.2 Markov Chains; 4.3 Markov Model Notation for Evolutionary Algorithms; 4.4 Markov Models of Genetic Algorithms; 4.4.1 Selection; 4.4.2 Mutation; 4.4.3 Crossover; 4.5 Dynamic System Models of Genetic Algorithms; 4.5.1 Selection; 4.5.2 Mutation; 4.5.3 Crossover; 4.6 Conclusion; Problems; 5 Evolutionary Programming; 5.1 Continuous Evolutionary Programming; 5.2 Finite State Machine Optimization. 
505 8 |a 7.2.6 Genetic Programming Parameters7.3 Genetic Programming for Minimum Time Control; 7.4 Genetic Programming Bloat; 7.5 Evolving Entities other than Computer Programs; 7.6 Mathematical Analysis of Genetic Programming; 7.6.1 Definitions and Notation; 7.6.2 Selection and Crossover; 7.6.3 Mutation and Final Results; 7.7 Conclusion; Problems; 8 Evolutionary Algorithm Variations; 8.1 Initialization; 8.2 Convergence Criteria; 8.3 Problem Representation Using Gray Coding; 8.4 Elitism; 8.5 Steady-State and Generational Algorithms; 8.6 Population Diversity; 8.6.1 Duplicate Individuals. 
520 |a "This book is a clear and lucid presentation of Evolutionary Algorithms, with a straightforward, bottom-up approach that provides the reader with a firm grasp of the basic principles of EAs. Covering the theory, history, mathematics, and applications of evolutionary optimization algorithms, this timely and practical book offers lengthy examples, a companion website, MATLAB code, and a Solutions Manual--making it perfect for advanced undergraduates, graduates, and practicing engineers involved in engineering and computer science"--  |c Provided by publisher. 
520 |a "Provides a straightforward, bottom-up approach that assists the reader in obtaining a clear (but theoretically rigorous) understanding of Evolutionary Algorithms, with an emphasis on implementation rather than models"--  |c Provided by publisher. 
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