Title :
Slime Mold as a model for numerical optimization
Author :
Monismith, David R., Jr. ; Mayfield, Blayne E.
Author_Institution :
Oklahoma State Univ., Stillwater, OK
Abstract :
This work presents a novel approach to single objective optimization using the amoeba Dictyostelium discoideum (Dd), sometimes known as Slime Mold, as its basis. A short explanation of the biological background of Dd is presented. Inspirations taken from existing computational biology and educational simulation studies of Dd also are provided. Based upon previous works, an algorithm for optimization is constructed called the Slime Mold Optimization Algorithm.
Keywords :
biology computing; optimisation; amoeba Dictyostelium discoideum; computational biology; educational simulation; numerical optimization; objective optimization; slime mold optimization algorithm; Ant colony optimization; Biological system modeling; Cells (biology); Chemicals; Computational biology; Computer science; Numerical models; Organisms; Particle swarm optimization; USA Councils;
Conference_Titel :
Swarm Intelligence Symposium, 2008. SIS 2008. IEEE
Conference_Location :
St. Louis, MO
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2704-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2705-5
DOI :
10.1109/SIS.2008.4668295
