Principles In Noisy Optimization
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Principles in Noisy Optimization
Noisy optimization is a topic of growing interest for researchers working on mainstream optimization problems. Although several techniques for dealing with stochastic noise in optimization problems are covered in journals and conference proceedings, today there are virtually no books that approach noisy optimization from a layman’s perspective; this book remedies that gap. Beginning with the foundations of evolutionary optimization, the book subsequently explores the principles of noisy optimization in single and multi-objective settings, and presents detailed illustrations of the principles developed for application in real-world multi-agent coordination problems. Special emphasis is given to the design of intelligent algorithms for noisy optimization in real-time applications. The book is unique in terms of its content, writing style and above all its simplicity, which will appeal to readers with a broad range of backgrounds. The book is divided into 7 chapters, the first of which provides an introduction to Swarm and Evolutionary Optimization algorithms. Chapter 2 includes a thorough review of agent architectures for multi-agent coordination. In turn, Chapter 3 provides an extensive review of noisy optimization, while Chapter 4 addresses issues of noise handling in the context of single-objective optimization problems. An illustrative case study on multi-robot path-planning in the presence of measurement noise is also highlighted in this chapter. Chapter 5 deals with noisy multi-objective optimization and includes a case study on noisy multi-robot box-pushing. In Chapter 6, the authors examine the scope of various algorithms in noisy optimization problems. Lastly, Chapter 7 summarizes the main results obtained in the previous chapters and elaborates on the book’s potential with regard to real-world noisy optimization problems.
Principles in Noisy Optimization
This book extends traditional evolutionary optimization algorithms in the contexts of noisy single and multi-objective optimization. It also demonstrates the scope of noisy optimization algorithms in real-world multi-agent coordination problems. Although many books, papers and conference proceedings are available on evolutionary optimization, there is still a scarcity of literature on noisy optimization, a gap that this book remedies. Unique in terms of its content, organization and above all insightful presentation of complex algorithms in an easy-to-read style, the book is primarily intended for graduate students and researchers in electrical engineering and computer science, though it will prove equally useful for researchers migrating from other disciplines. The book includes 7 chapters. Chapters 1 and 2 provide the prerequisites needed to understand the principles addressed in subsequent chapters. Chapter 3 offers a thorough review of the extant literature on noisy optimization, while Chapters 4 and 5 deal with single and multi-objective noisy evolutionary optimization, respectively. Chapter 6 aims at extending traditional optimization algorithms so as to enable them to work in the presence of stochastic noise. Lastly, Chapter 7 outlines the future scope of research and applications of noisy optimization.
Noise in Spintronics
This book covers the main physical mechanisms and the different contributions (1/f noise, shot noise, etc.) behind electronic fluctuations in various spintronic devices. It presents the first comprehensive summary of fundamental noise mechanisms in both electronic and spintronic devices and is therefore unique in that aspect. The pedagogic introduction to noise is complemented by a detailed description of how one could set up a noise measurement experiment in the lab. A further extensive description of the recent progress in understanding and controlling noise in spintronics, including the boom in 2D devices, molecular spintronics, and field sensing, is accompanied by both numerous bibliography references and tens of case studies on the fundamental aspects of noise and on some important qualitative steps to understand noise in spintronics. Moreover, a detailed discussion of unsolved problems and outlook make it an essential textbook for scientists and students desiring to exploit the information hidden in noise in both spintronics and conventional electronics.