Scatter search : methodology and implementations in C /

"The evolutionary approach called scatter search originated from strategies for creating composite decision rules and surrogate constraints. Recent studies demonstrate the practical advantages of this approach for solving a diverse array of optimization problems from both classical and real wor...

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Main Author: Laguna, Manuel
Other Authors: Martí, Rafael (Rafael Cunquero)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston ; London : Kluwer Academic, c2003.
Series:Operations research/computer science interfaces series ; ORCS 24
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Summary:"The evolutionary approach called scatter search originated from strategies for creating composite decision rules and surrogate constraints. Recent studies demonstrate the practical advantages of this approach for solving a diverse array of optimization problems from both classical and real world settings. Scatter search contrasts with other evolutionary procedures, such as genetic algorithms, by providing unifying principles for joining solutions based on generalized path constructions in Euclidean space and by utilizing strategic designs where other approaches resort to randomization. The book's goal is to provide the basic principles and fundamental ideas that will allow the readers to create successful applications of scatter search. The book includes the C source code of the methods introduced in each chapter."--BOOK JACKET.
Item Description:CD-ROM in pocket attached to inside back cover.
Physical Description:xvi, 291 p. ; 24 cm. + 1 CD-ROM(4 3/4 in.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1402073763