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    • Computational physics
    • Particle characterization
    • Optimization algorithms

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    • Accurate particle size distribution inversion is crucial for material science.
    • Existing cuckoo search (CS) algorithms face challenges with local optima and noise sensitivity.
    • Adaptive parameter control and distribution functions can improve optimization performance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a Weibull-distribution adaptive-parameters cuckoo search (WACS) algorithm.
    • To enhance the accuracy and global search capabilities of the cuckoo search (CS) algorithm for particle size inversion.
    • To assess the WACS algorithm's performance under noisy conditions and in experimental settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of the Weibull-distribution adaptive-parameters cuckoo search (WACS) algorithm.
    • Simulation of particle size inversions for unimodal and bimodal systems using various distributions (Johnson's SB, Rosin-Rammler, normal).
    • Experimental validation using a small-angle forward scattering platform with ferric tetroxide particles.

    Main Results:

    • The WACS algorithm demonstrated superior accuracy compared to original CS, Weibull-distribution CS, and adaptive-parameters CS algorithms.
    • Relative root mean squared error (RRMSE) was significantly lower (3-4 orders of magnitude) than CS in simulations.
    • WACS showed improved noise immunity, with accuracy advantages increasing with higher noise levels (1-10%).
    • Experimental results showed WACS achieved ~51% lower RRMSE for unimodal and ~66% lower RRMSE for bimodal particle populations compared to CS.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed WACS algorithm effectively improves particle size distribution inversion accuracy and global search performance.
    • WACS offers enhanced robustness against noise and outperforms traditional CS methods in both simulated and real-world applications.
    • This optimized algorithm provides a reliable tool for precise particle characterization in scientific research.