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Yongquan Zhou1, Hongqing Zheng

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This study introduces a complex-valued encoding for cuckoo search (PCS), enhancing swarm intelligence algorithms. The new method, using complex numbers for optimization, shows improved performance over traditional real-valued encoding.

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Area of Science:

  • Computational intelligence
  • Swarm intelligence
  • Optimization algorithms

Background:

  • Cuckoo search is a metaheuristic optimization algorithm.
  • Traditional cuckoo search uses real-valued encoding for problem-solving.
  • Limitations exist in representing complex search spaces with real numbers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel complex-valued encoding for cuckoo search (PCS).
  • To enhance the representation of individuals within the swarm.
  • To improve the performance of cuckoo search in complex optimization problems.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a complex-valued encoding strategy for cuckoo search (PCS).
  • Represented individual genes using complex numbers (plurality).
  • Structured a diploid swarm using sequence plurality.
  • Defined objective function variables using modulus (value) and angle (sign).
  • Introduced a new updating relation for the complex-valued swarm.

Main Results:

  • Tested the proposed PCS algorithm on six typical benchmark functions.
  • Compared the performance of complex-valued PCS against real-valued cuckoo search.
  • Demonstrated the usefulness and effectiveness of the complex-valued encoding approach.

Conclusions:

  • The complex-valued encoding significantly enhances the cuckoo search algorithm.
  • PCS offers a more robust method for tackling complex optimization tasks.
  • This approach expands the applicability of swarm intelligence in diverse computational problems.