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Ant colony optimization
Population-based stochastic global optimization algorithm based on the behavior of ant colonies, particularly their ability to collectively determine shortest paths through the cumulative affect of ph [..]
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Automatic differentiation
A process for evaluating derivatives of a function that depends only on an algorithmic specification of the function, such as a computer program.
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Constraint
Restriction that a design variables must satisfy, typically denoted in a mathematical program standard form as an inequality, g(x) <= 0, or equality, h(x)=0.
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Genetic Algorithm
Population-based stochastic global optimization algorithm inspired by the mechanisms of genetics, evolution, and survival of the fittest.
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Local Maximum
A feasible solution that maximizes (or minimizes) the value of the objective function within a local neighborhood of that solution.
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LOWER BOUND
A constraint that specifies a minimum feasible value of an individual design variable.
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Objective function
The (real-valued) function to be optimized, typically denoted in a mathematical program standard form as f.
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Particle Swarm Optimization
Population-based stochastic global optimization algorithm based on the optimal swarm behavior of animals, like bird flocking and bees.
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