An introduction to harmony search optimization method. ([2014])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: By Xiaolei Wang, Xiao-Zhi Gao, Kai Zenger.
• Authors: Wang, Xiaolei; Gao, Xiao-Zhi, 1972-; Zenger, Kai
• Contents: 1 Introduction; Abstract; 1.1 ... A Survey of Nature-Inspired Computational Methods; 1.2 ... Chapter Preview; References; 2 The Overview of Harmony Search; Abstract; 2.1 ... The Inspiration of Harmony Search; 2.2 ... The Basic Harmony Search Algorithm; 2.3 ... Survey of the Harmony Search Applications; 2.3.1 Optimization Benchmarks; 2.3.2 Industry; 2.3.3 Power Systems; 2.3.4 Signal and Image Processing; 2.3.5 Others; References; 3 The Harmony Search in Context with Other Nature Inspired Computational Algorithms; Abstract; 3.1 ... Genetic Algorithm; 3.2 ... Clonal Selection Algorithm. 3.3 ... Performance Comparisons Among HS, GA, and CSAReferences; 4 The Variations of Harmony Search and Its Current Research Trends; Abstract; 4.1 ... Modification Based on the Original Harmony Search; 4.1.1 Revised Population Update Mechanism; 4.1.2 Modified Pitch Adjustment Strategy; 4.2 ... Hybridization with Other NIC Algorithms; 4.2.1 Cooperator; 4.2.2 Embedded Operator; 4.3 ... A Modified HS Method for Constrained Optimization; 4.3.1 Constrained Optimization Problems; 4.3.2 A Modified HS Method for Constrained Optimization; References. 5 The Hybrid Strategies of Harmony Search in Optimization Problem SolvingAbstract; 5.1 ... Niching HS Method for Multimodal Optimization; 5.1.1 Niching Technique; 5.1.2 A Niching HS Method for Multimodal Optimization; 5.1.3 Simulations; 5.2 ... A Hybrid Optimization Method of HS and Opposition-Based Learning; 5.2.1 Opposition-Based Learning; 5.2.2 Fusion of HS and OBL: HS-OBL; 5.2.3 Optimization of Nonlinear Functions and a Tension/Compression Spring Using HS-OBL; 5.2.3.1 Low-dimensional Functions; 5.2.3.2 High-dimensional Functions; 5.2.3.3 Minimization of Weight of a Tension/Compression Spring. 5.3 ... Fusion of Clonal Selection Algorithm and HS Method5.3.1 Hybrid HS Optimization Algorithm; 5.3.2 Hybrid HS Method in Optimization of Fuzzy Classification Systems; 5.3.2.1 Fuzzy Classification Systems; 5.3.2.2 Simulations; Fisher Iris Data Classification; Wine Data Classification; 5.4 ... A Hybrid HS Method with Cultural Algorithm; 5.4.1 Cultural Algorithm; 5.4.2 Fusion of HS and CA: HS-CA; 5.4.3 Optimization of Nonlinear Functions and Engineering Design Using HS-CA; 5.4.3.1 Nonlinear Functions; 5.4.3.2 Engineering Optimization Problems. 5.4.4 Optimal Design of Permanent Magnet Direct-Driven Wind Generator: A Case Study5.4.4.1 Structure of Wind Generator; 5.4.4.2 Objective Function and Design Parameters; 5.4.5 HS-CA-Based Optimal Wind Generator Design; References; 6 Conclusions; Abstract; 6.1 ... Summary of This Book; 6.2 ... Further Research; Index.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2014
• Copyright Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource (vi, 88 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 006.3; Engineering; Computational intelligence; Electronic information resource searching; Artificial intelligence; Mathematical optimization; COMPUTERS -- General; Computational intelligence; Electronic information resource searching; Computers -- Intelligence (AI) & Semantics; Mathematics -- Applied; Artificial intelligence; Optimization; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319083568; 3319083562; 3319083554; 9783319083551
• Related ISBNs: 9783319083551
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed August 5, 2014).
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