Abstract:
This study considers the existing swarm intelligence algorithms and their features. The particle swarm algorithm used for function optimization is described in detail. We adjusted various swarm algorithm properties (swarm size and lifetime) for minimizing functions of different classes, both with one and multiple minimums. It was found that the particle swarm algorithm is applicable to solving optimization problems.
Keywords:swarm intelligence, swarm algorithm, particle swarm algorithm, function minimization, function maximization, function extremum seeking.