ADVANCES IN DIFFERENTIAL EVOLUTION VOL 143 (HB 2008)

Book Details

• Publisher: Springer

• Author: CHAKRABORTY U.K.

• Language: English

• Edition: 2008 ed.

• ISBN: 9783540688273

• Pages: 339

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches

About The Book

"Differential Evolution: A State-of-the-Art Review" by U.K. Chakraborty provides an extensive study of one of the most dynamic and growing areas in computational intelligence: Differential Evolution (DE). This hardcover edition, published in 2008, covers both the theory and real-world applications of DE, offering a comprehensive approach to the subject.

The book is divided into fourteen chapters, written by leading experts in the field. The first seven chapters delve into algorithm design, introducing basic DE concepts and innovative methodologies, such as rotationally invariant DE and multi-objective algorithms. It also addresses essential aspects such as self-adaptive control parameters, constrained optimization, and the development of improved DE algorithms for small feasible regions. Chapter 6 introduces a unique DE algorithm based on "opposite" points, while Chapter 7 explores multi-objective optimization.

The latter half of the book shifts focus to practical applications. It highlights DE's use in applied electromagnetics, power system optimization, computer chess, bioprocess engineering, and control engineering. These real-world applications make the book invaluable for researchers seeking to apply DE techniques to their own scientific problems.

The book also includes 52 black-and-white tables, supporting the theoretical discussions and offering visual clarity. As a leading resource on differential evolution, this book is crucial for anyone in the field of computational intelligence, offering both the foundational principles and advanced applications of DE, and pointing the way for future research.