Multi-Objective Optimization Using Evolutionary Algorithms

Evolutionary algorithms are very powerful techniques used to find solutions to real-world search and optimization problems. Many of these problems have multiple objectives, which leads to the need to obtain a set of optimal solutions, known as effective solutions. It has been found that using evolutionary algorithms is a highly effective way of finding multiple effective solutions in a single simulation run.

• Comprehensive coverage of this growing area of research
• Carefully introduces each algorithm with examples and in-depth discussion
• Includes many applications to real-world problems, including engineering design anf scheduling
• Accessible to those with limited knowledge of multi-objective optimization and evolutionary algorithms

This integrated presentation of theory, algorithms and examples will benefit those working and researching in the areas of optimization, optimal design anf evolutionary computing.

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Table of Contents

Foreword.

Preface.

Prologue.

Multi-Objective Optimization.

Classical Methods.

Evolutionary Algorithms.

Non-Elitist Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithms.

Elitist Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithms.

Constrained Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithms.

Salient Issues of Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithms.

Applications of Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithms.

Epilogue.

References.

Index.