ABSTRACT

This book includes introduction of several algorithms which are exclusively for graph based problems, namely combinatorial optimization problems, path formation problems, etc. Each chapter includes the introduction of the basic traditional nature inspired algorithm and discussion of the modified version for discrete algorithms including problems pertaining to discussed algorithms.

chapter 1|28 pages

Introduction to Optimization Problems

chapter 2|28 pages

Particle Swarm Optimization

chapter 3|24 pages

Genetic Algorithms

chapter 4|14 pages

Ant Colony Optimization

chapter 5|14 pages

Bat Algorithm

chapter 6|18 pages

Cuckoo Search Algorithm

chapter 7|18 pages

Artificial Bee Colony

chapter 8|16 pages

Shuffled Frog Leap Algorithm

chapter 9|18 pages

Brain Storm Swarm Optimization Algorithm

chapter 10|18 pages

Intelligent Water Drop Algorithm

chapter 11|16 pages

Egyptian Vulture Algorithm

chapter 12|18 pages

Biogeography-Based Optimization

chapter 13|14 pages

Invasive Weed Optimization

chapter 14|26 pages

Glowworm Swarm Optimization

chapter 15|12 pages

Bacteria Foraging Optimization Algorithm

chapter 16|16 pages

Flower Pollination Algorithm