An introduction to genetic algorithms for scientists and engineers

David A. Coley9810236026, 9789810236021

Designed for those who are using GAs as a way to help solve a range of difficult modelling problems. Designed for most practicing scientists and engineers, whatever their field and however rusty their mathematics and programming might be.

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Table of contents :
Cover Page……Page 1
Title Page……Page 4
ISBN 9810236026……Page 5
PREFACE……Page 10
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS……Page 12
NOTATION……Page 14
4 Advanced Operators……Page 16
Appendixes, References, Index……Page 17
1 Introduction……Page 18
2 Improving the Algorithm……Page 34
3 Foundations……Page 52
4 Advanced Operators……Page 76
5 Writing a Genetic Algorithm……Page 110
6 Applications of Genetic Algorithms……Page 130
Appendix A: Resources and Paper-Based Resources……Page 204
Appendix B: Complete Listing of LGADOS.BAS……Page 206
References……Page 222
Index (with page links)……Page 242