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Firefly Algorithm, Levy Flights and Global Optimization

Optimization and Control 2010-03-09 v1

Abstract

Nature-inspired algorithms such as Particle Swarm Optimization and Firefly Algorithm are among the most powerful algorithms for optimization. In this paper, we intend to formulate a new metaheuristic algorithm by combining Levy flights with the search strategy via the Firefly Algorithm. Numerical studies and results suggest that the proposed Levy-flight firefly algorithm is superior to existing metaheuristic algorithms. Finally implications for further research and wider applications will be discussed.

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@article{arxiv.1003.1464,
  title  = {Firefly Algorithm, Levy Flights and Global Optimization},
  author = {Xin-She Yang},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1003.1464},
  year   = {2010}
}

Comments

10 pages, 5 figures

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