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Ant Colony Optimization Algorithms - Fundamentals and Applications - cover

Ant Colony Optimization Algorithms - Fundamentals and Applications

Fouad Sabry

Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable

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Summary

What Is Ant Colony Optimization Algorithms
 
The Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm, also known as ACO, is a probabilistic technique for addressing computational problems in the fields of computer science and operations research. These problems can be boiled down to the task of finding good paths through graphs. The behavior of natural ants served as inspiration for the development of multi-agent systems, which are represented by artificial ants. The communication of biological ants through the use of pheromones is frequently the major paradigm that is adopted. Combinations of artificial ants and local search algorithms have become the technique of choice for several optimization tasks involving some kind of graph, such as internet routing and vehicle routing. This is because these combinations are able to find optimal solutions more quickly than traditional methods.
 
How You Will Benefit
 
(I) Insights, and validations about the following topics:
 
Chapter 1: Ant colony optimization algorithms
 
Chapter 2: Job-shop scheduling
 
Chapter 3: Open-shop scheduling
 
Chapter 4: Quadratic assignment problem
 
Chapter 5: Generalized assignment problem
 
Chapter 6: Set cover problem
 
Chapter 7: Partition problem
 
Chapter 8: Bankruptcy prediction
 
Chapter 9: Protein-protein interaction
 
Chapter 10: Protein folding
 
(II) Answering the public top questions about ant colony optimization algorithms.
 
(III) Real world examples for the usage of ant colony optimization algorithms in many fields.
 
Who This Book Is For
 
Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of ant colony optimization algorithms.
 
What is Artificial Intelligence Series
 
The artificial intelligence book series provides comprehensive coverage in over 200 topics. Each ebook covers a specific Artificial Intelligence topic in depth, written by experts in the field. The series aims to give readers a thorough understanding of the concepts, techniques, history and applications of artificial intelligence. Topics covered include machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, computer vision, natural language processing, robotics, ethics and more. The ebooks are written for professionals, students, and anyone interested in learning about the latest developments in this rapidly advancing field.The artificial intelligence book series provides an in-depth yet accessible exploration, from the fundamental concepts to the state-of-the-art research. With over 200 volumes, readers gain a thorough grounding in all aspects of Artificial Intelligence. The ebooks are designed to build knowledge systematically, with later volumes building on the foundations laid by earlier ones. This comprehensive series is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to develop expertise in artificial intelligence.
Available since: 07/01/2023.
Print length: 110 pages.

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