An Optimization Algorithm Inspired by the Phase Transition Phenomenon for Global Optimization Problems with Continuous Variables

In this paper, we propose a novel nature-inspired meta-heuristic algorithm for continuous global optimization, named the phase transition-based optimization algorithm (PTBO). It mimics three completely different kinds of motion characteristics of elements in three different phases, which are the uns...

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Main Authors: Zijian Cao, Lei Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Algorithms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4893/10/4/119