An Introduction to Harmony Search Optimization Method

by Kai Zenger, Xiao-Zhi Gao, Xiaolei Wang

This brief provides a detailed introduction, discussion and bibliographic review of the nature1-inspired optimization algorithm called Harmony Search. It uses a large number of simulation results to demonstrate the advantages of Harmony Search and its variants and also their drawbacks. The authors show how weaknesses can be amended by hybridization with other optimization methods. The Harmony Search Method with Applications will be of value to researchers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319083554
• ISBN13: 9783319083551
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"