Modern Heuristic Search Methods

V J Rayward-Smith

ISBN 10: 0471962805 / ISBN 13: 9780471962809

Verlag: Wiley Dez 1996, 1996

Neuware - 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780471962809

Inhaltsangabe:

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.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

V. J. Rayward-Smith is the editor of Modern Heuristic Search Methods, published by Wiley.

I. H. Osman is the editor of Modern Heuristic Search Methods, published by Wiley.

C. R. Reeves is the editor of Modern Heuristic Search Methods, published by Wiley.

G. D. Smith is the editor of Modern Heuristic Search Methods, published by Wiley.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Modern Heuristic Search Methods
Verlag: Wiley Dez 1996
Erscheinungsdatum: 1996
Einband: Buch
Zustand: Neu