Intelligent Optimization Techniques: Genetic Algorithms, Tabu Search, Simulated Annealing and Neural Networks

Pham, D.T.; Karaboga, Dervis

ISBN 10: 1852330287 / ISBN 13: 9781852330286

Published by Springer Verlag, New York, NY, 2000

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302 pp. Tightly bound. Corners not bumped. Text is free of markings.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Intelligent Optimization Techniques: Genetic Algorithms, Tabu Search, Simulated Annealing and Neural Networks
• Publisher: Springer Verlag, New York, NY
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1852330287
• ISBN 13: 9781852330286
• Binding: Cloth
• Condition: Very Good Plus
• Dust Jacket Condition: Printed Boards

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Synopsis

This book covers four optimisation techniques loosely classified as intelligent: genetic algorithms, tabu search, simulated annealing and neural networks. Genetic algorithms locate optima using processes similar to those in natural selection and genetics. Tabu search is a heuristic procedure that employs dynamically generated constraints or tabus to guide the search for optimum solutions. Simulated annealing find optima in a way analogous to the reaching of minimum energy configurations in metal annealing. Neural networks are computational models of the brain. Certain types of neural networks can be used for optimisation by exploiting their inherent ability to evolve in the direction of the negative gradient of an energy function and to reach a stable minimum of that function. Aimed at engineers, the book gives a concise introduction to the four techniques, and presents a range of applications.