Modern Heuristic Search Methods

Author : V. J. Rayward-Smith
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1996-12-23
Category : Computers
ISBN : UOM:39015040654199

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Modern Heuristic Search Methods by V. J. Rayward-Smith Pdf

Including contributions from leading experts in the field, this book covers applications and developments of heuristic search methods for solving complex optimization problems. The book covers various local search strategies including genetic algorithms, simulated annealing, tabu search and hybrids thereof. These methods have proved extraordinarily successful by solving some of the most difficult, real-world problems. At the interface between Artificial Intelligence and Operational Research, research in this exciting area is progressing apace spurred on by the needs of industry and commerce. The introductory chapter provides a clear overview of the basic techniques and useful pointers to further reading and to current research. The second section of the book covers some of the most recent and exciting developments of the basic techniques, with suggestions not only for extending and improving these but also for hybridizing and incorporating automatic adaption. The third section contains a number of case studies, surveys and comparative studies which span a wide range of application areas ranging from the classic Steiner tree problem to more practical problems arising in telecommunications and data analysis. The coverage of the latest research and the illustrative case studies will ensure that the book is invaluable for researchers and professionals with an interest in heuristic search methods.

Author : Kwang Y. Lee,Mohamed A. El-Sharkawi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008-01-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470225851

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Modern Heuristic Optimization Techniques by Kwang Y. Lee,Mohamed A. El-Sharkawi Pdf

This book explores how developing solutions with heuristic tools offers two major advantages: shortened development time and more robust systems. It begins with an overview of modern heuristic techniques and goes on to cover specific applications of heuristic approaches to power system problems, such as security assessment, optimal power flow, power system scheduling and operational planning, power generation expansion planning, reactive power planning, transmission and distribution planning, network reconfiguration, power system control, and hybrid systems of heuristic methods.

Author : Franz Rothlauf
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-17
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783540729624

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Design of Modern Heuristics by Franz Rothlauf Pdf

Most textbooks on modern heuristics provide the reader with detailed descriptions of the functionality of single examples like genetic algorithms, genetic programming, tabu search, simulated annealing, and others, but fail to teach the underlying concepts behind these different approaches. The author takes a different approach in this textbook by focusing on the users' needs and answering three fundamental questions: First, he tells us which problems modern heuristics are expected to perform well on, and which should be left to traditional optimization methods. Second, he teaches us to systematically design the "right" modern heuristic for a particular problem by providing a coherent view on design elements and working principles. Third, he shows how we can make use of problem-specific knowledge for the design of efficient and effective modern heuristics that solve not only small toy problems but also perform well on large real-world problems. This book is written in an easy-to-read style and it is aimed at students and practitioners in computer science, operations research and information systems who want to understand modern heuristics and are interested in a guide to their systematic design and use. This book is written in an easy-to-read style and it is aimed at students and practitioners in computer science, operations research and information systems who want to understand modern heuristics and are interested in a guide to their systematic design and use. This book is written in an easy-to-read style and it is aimed at students and practitioners in computer science, operations research and information systems who want to understand modern heuristics and are interested in a guide to their systematic design and use.

Author : Kwang Y. Lee,Zita A. Vale
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 896 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119602293

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Applications of Modern Heuristic Optimization Methods in Power and Energy Systems by Kwang Y. Lee,Zita A. Vale Pdf

Reviews state-of-the-art technologies in modern heuristic optimization techniques and presents case studies showing how they have been applied in complex power and energy systems problems Written by a team of international experts, this book describes the use of metaheuristic applications in the analysis and design of electric power systems. This includes a discussion of optimum energy and commitment of generation (nonrenewable & renewable) and load resources during day-to-day operations and control activities in regulated and competitive market structures, along with transmission and distribution systems. Applications of Modern Heuristic Optimization Methods in Power and Energy Systems begins with an introduction and overview of applications in power and energy systems before moving on to planning and operation, control, and distribution. Further chapters cover the integration of renewable energy and the smart grid and electricity markets. The book finishes with final conclusions drawn by the editors. Applications of Modern Heuristic Optimization Methods in Power and Energy Systems: Explains the application of differential evolution in electric power systems' active power multi-objective optimal dispatch Includes studies of optimization and stability in load frequency control in modern power systems Describes optimal compliance of reactive power requirements in near-shore wind power plants Features contributions from noted experts in the field Ideal for power and energy systems designers, planners, operators, and consultants, Applications of Modern Heuristic Optimization Methods in Power and Energy Systems will also benefit engineers, software developers, researchers, academics, and students.

Author : Colin R. Reeves
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Artificial intelligence
ISBN : 0077092392

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Modern Heuristic Techniques for Combinatorial Problems by Colin R. Reeves Pdf

Experienced researchers describe the latest types of heuristic procedures. Artificial networks, simulated annealing, Tabu search, Lagrangean relaxation, genetic algorithms and evaluation of heuristics are among the subjects discussed.

Author : Zbigniew Michalewicz,David B. Fogel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783662078075

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How to Solve It: Modern Heuristics by Zbigniew Michalewicz,David B. Fogel Pdf

No pleasure lasts long unless there is variety in it. Publilius Syrus, Moral Sayings We've been very fortunate to receive fantastic feedback from our readers during the last four years, since the first edition of How to Solve It: Modern Heuristics was published in 1999. It's heartening to know that so many people appreciated the book and, even more importantly, were using the book to help them solve their problems. One professor, who published a review of the book, said that his students had given the best course reviews he'd seen in 15 years when using our text. There can be hardly any better praise, except to add that one of the book reviews published in a SIAM journal received the best review award as well. We greatly appreciate your kind words and personal comments that you sent, including the few cases where you found some typographical or other errors. Thank you all for this wonderful support.

Author : George A. Marcoulides
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1998-03-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135684136

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Modern Methods for Business Research by George A. Marcoulides Pdf

This volume introduces the latest popular methods for conducting business research. The goal of each chapter author--a leading authority in a particular subject area--is to provide an understanding of each method with a minimum of mathematical derivations. The chapters are organized within three general interrelated topics--Measurement, Decision Analysis, and Modeling. The chapters on measurement discuss generalizability theory, latent trait and latent class models, and multi-faceted Rasch modeling. The chapters on decision analysis feature applied location theory models, data envelopment analysis, and heuristic search procedures. The chapters on modeling examine exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, dynamic factor analysis, partial least squares and structural equation modeling, multilevel data analysis, modeling of longitudinal data by latent growth curve methods and structures, and configural models of longitudinal categorical data.

Author : Zbigniew Michalewicz,David B. Fogel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783662041314

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How to Solve It: Modern Heuristics by Zbigniew Michalewicz,David B. Fogel Pdf

This book is the only source that provides a systematic, integrated introduction to problem solving using modern heuristics, presenting the state-of-the-art in both numerical and analytic methods. It covers classic methods of optimization, including dynamic programming, the simplex method, and gradient techniques, as well as recent innovations such as simulated annealing, tabu search, and evolutionary computation. Integrated into the discourse is a series of problems and puzzles to challenge the reader. Written in a lively, engaging style, readers will learn how to use some of the most powerful problem solving tools currently available.

Author : Pallab Dasgupta,P. P. Chakrabarti,S. C. DeSarkar
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783322868534

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Multiobjective Heuristic Search by Pallab Dasgupta,P. P. Chakrabarti,S. C. DeSarkar Pdf

Solutions to most real-world optimization problems involve a trade-off between multiple conflicting and non-commensurate objectives. Some of the most challenging ones are area-delay trade-off in VLSI synthesis and design space exploration, time-space trade-off in computation, and multi-strategy games. Conventional search techniques are not equipped to handle the partial order state spaces of multiobjective problems since they inherently assume a single scalar objective function. Multiobjective heuristic search techniques have been developed to specifically address multicriteria combinatorial optimization problems. This text describes the multiobjective search model and develops the theoretical foundations of the subject, including complexity results . The fundamental algorithms for three major problem formulation schemes, namely state-space formulations, problem-reduction formulations, and game-tree formulations are developed with the support of illustrative examples. Applications of multiobjective search techniques to synthesis problems in VLSI, and operations research are considered. This text provides a complete picture on contemporary research on multiobjective search, most of which is the contribution of the authors.

Author : Kwang Y. Lee,Mohamed A. El-Sharkawi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008-02-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780471457114

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Modern Heuristic Optimization Techniques by Kwang Y. Lee,Mohamed A. El-Sharkawi Pdf

This book explores how developing solutions with heuristic tools offers two major advantages: shortened development time and more robust systems. It begins with an overview of modern heuristic techniques and goes on to cover specific applications of heuristic approaches to power system problems, such as security assessment, optimal power flow, power system scheduling and operational planning, power generation expansion planning, reactive power planning, transmission and distribution planning, network reconfiguration, power system control, and hybrid systems of heuristic methods.

Author : Nevine Sultan
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781506355474

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Heuristic Inquiry by Nevine Sultan Pdf

Focused on exploring human experience from an authentic researcher perspective, Heuristic Inquiry: Researching Human Experience Holistically presents heuristic inquiry as a unique phenomenological, experiential, and relational approach to qualitative research that is also rigorous and evidence-based. Nevine Sultan describes a distinguishing perspective of this research that treats participants not as subjects of research but rather as co-researchers in an exploratory process marked by genuineness and intersubjectivity. Through the use of real-life examples illustrating the various processes of heuristic research, the book offers an understanding of heuristic inquiry that is straightforward and informal yet honors its creative, intuitive, and poly-dimensional nature.

Author : Ghaith Rabadi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319260242

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Heuristics, Metaheuristics and Approximate Methods in Planning and Scheduling by Ghaith Rabadi Pdf

The scope of this book is limited to heuristics, metaheuristics, and approximate methods and algorithms as applied to planning and scheduling problems. While it is not possible to give a comprehensive treatment of this topic in one book, the aim of this work is to provide the reader with a diverse set of planning and scheduling problems and different heuristic approaches to solve them. The problems range from traditional single stage and parallel machine problems to more modern settings such as robotic cells and flexible job shop networks. Furthermore, some chapters deal with deterministic problems while some others treat stochastic versions of the problems. Unlike most of the literature that deals with planning and scheduling problems in the manufacturing and production environments, in this book the environments were extended to nontraditional applications such as spatial scheduling (optimizing space over time), runway scheduling, and surgical scheduling. The solution methods used in the different chapters of the book also spread from well-established heuristics and metaheuristics such as Genetic Algorithms and Ant Colony Optimization to more recent ones such as Meta-RaPS.

Author : Abbass, Hussein A.,Sarker, Ruhul,Newton, Charles S.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2001-07-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781591400110

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Data Mining: A Heuristic Approach by Abbass, Hussein A.,Sarker, Ruhul,Newton, Charles S. Pdf

Real life problems are known to be messy, dynamic and multi-objective, and involve high levels of uncertainty and constraints. Because traditional problem-solving methods are no longer capable of handling this level of complexity, heuristic search methods have attracted increasing attention in recent years for solving such problems. Inspired by nature, biology, statistical mechanics, physics and neuroscience, heuristics techniques are used to solve many problems where traditional methods have failed. Data Mining: A Heuristic Approach will be a repository for the applications of these techniques in the area of data mining.

Author : V. J. Rayward-Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Artificial intelligence
ISBN : UOM:39015032510599

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Applications of Modern Heuristic Methods by V. J. Rayward-Smith Pdf

Author : Arkadij L. Onishchik,Ernest B. Vinberg
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9783642743344

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Lie Groups and Algebraic Groups by Arkadij L. Onishchik,Ernest B. Vinberg Pdf

This book is based on the notes of the authors' seminar on algebraic and Lie groups held at the Department of Mechanics and Mathematics of Moscow University in 1967/68. Our guiding idea was to present in the most economic way the theory of semisimple Lie groups on the basis of the theory of algebraic groups. Our main sources were A. Borel's paper [34], C. ChevalIey's seminar [14], seminar "Sophus Lie" [15] and monographs by C. Chevalley [4], N. Jacobson [9] and J-P. Serre [16, 17]. In preparing this book we have completely rearranged these notes and added two new chapters: "Lie groups" and "Real semisimple Lie groups". Several traditional topics of Lie algebra theory, however, are left entirely disregarded, e.g. universal enveloping algebras, characters of linear representations and (co)homology of Lie algebras. A distinctive feature of this book is that almost all the material is presented as a sequence of problems, as it had been in the first draft of the seminar's notes. We believe that solving these problems may help the reader to feel the seminar's atmosphere and master the theory. Nevertheless, all the non-trivial ideas, and sometimes solutions, are contained in hints given at the end of each section. The proofs of certain theorems, which we consider more difficult, are given directly in the main text. The book also contains exercises, the majority of which are an essential complement to the main contents.