7 Swarm intelligence: Particles
This chapter covers
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Understanding the inspiration for particle swarm intelligence algorithms
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Understanding and solving optimization problems
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Designing and implementing a particle swarm optimization algorithm
What is particle swarm optimization?
Particle swarm optimization is another swarm algorithm. Swarm intelligence relies on emergent behavior of many individuals to solve difficult problems as a collective. We saw in chapter 6 how ants can find the shortest paths between destinations through their use of pheromones.
Bird flocks are another ideal example of swarm intelligence in nature. When a single bird is flying, it might attempt several maneuvers and techniques to preserve energy, such as jumping ...
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