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Je next introduce the basic algorithms and then describe some of the mmy variants upon lem. We then discuss two methods called evolutionary algorithms and simulated anneal-ig, which are generic methods for locating the globally optimal solution. Finally, we discuss jme of the ways in which one might cinalyse the data from a conformational malysis in rder to identify a representative set of conformations. 

Cai, W. and Shao, X., A fast annealing evolutionary algorithm for global optimization, /. Comput. Chem., 23, 427-435, 2002. 

The proposed design method allows building a sensor network that is able to detect and locate a specified list of tank and pipe leakages. This network is much cheaper than the initial one. The algorithm provides thus a practical solution, even if global optimality can not be demonstrated when using an evolutionary optimization algorithm. This method could be transposed for other types of faults such as the catalyst deactivation or the loss of efficiency in a compressor. 

Computational infrastructure for representing trees and unified methods for prediction and visualization is implemented in partykit. This infrastracture is used by the package evtree to implement evolutionary learning of globally optimal trees. 

An improved parallel evolutionary algorithm [84] and basin hopping combined with vibrational modes [50] are examples of successful approaches to the problem of global optimization of water clusters. However, these methods are not able to find the lowest energy geometry for systems with more than 30 water molecules. A detailed comparison of results for each cluster size can be found in our publication that describes an application of minima hopping to water clusters [41]. 

Figure 5 shows an example of fitted data to an equivalent circuit using Fricke and modified Fricke model. During the first step of data analysis, data are fitted to an equivalent circuit described by a model equation. For the estimation of the model parameters an evolutionary algorithm is used, described in (Buschel, Troltzsch, and Kanoun 2011, Kanoun, Troltzsch, and Trankler 2006). This algorithm is based on a stochastic global optimization method. 

Figure Id presents some landscapes of 2D optimization problems. There is no doubt that gradient approaches will be superior in the case of isolated hills however when applied to multihill problems they fail to find the global optimum. Evolutionary strategies are able to detect the absolute maximum at the prize of a large mutation radius and many trials during many generations.

Storn, R., Price, K. Differential evolution-a simple and efficient heuristic for global optimization over continuous spaces. J. Global Optim. 11(4), 341-359 (1997) Beyer, H.G., Arnold, D.V. Theory of evolution strategies - a tutorial. In Kallel, L., Naudts, B., Rogers, A. (eds.) Theoretical Aspects of Evolutionary Computing, pp. 109-133. Springer, New York (2001)... 

M. Iwamatsu, Co-evolutionary Global Optimization Algorithm, IEEE, New York, 2002. 

Harris KDM, Johnston RL, Habershon S (2004) Application of Evolutionary Computation in Structure Determination from Diffraction Data 110 55-94 Hartke B (2004) Application of Evolutionary Algorithms to Global Cluster Geometry Optimization 110 33-53... 

Hartke B (2004) Application of Evolutionary Algorithms to Global Cluster Geometry Optimization 110 33-53... 

Fig. 4. The role of neutral networks in evolutionary optimization through adaptive walks and random drift. Adaptive walks allow to choose the next step arbitrarily from all directions where fitness is (locally) nondecreasing. Populations can bridge over narrow valleys with widths of a few point mutations. In the absence of selective neutrality (upper part) they are, however, unable to span larger Hamming distances and thus will approach only the next major fitness peak. Populations on rugged landscapes with extended neutral networks evolve along the network by a combination of adaptive walks and random drift at constant fitness (lower part). In this manner, populations bridge over large valleys and may eventually reach the global maximum ofthe fitness landscape.

Abstract This contribution focuses upon the application of evolutionary algorithms to the non-deterministic polynomial hard problem of global cluster geometry optimization. The first years of method development in this area are sketched briefly followed by a characterization of the current state of the art by an overview of recent application work. Strengths and weaknesses of this approach are highlighted by comparison with alternative methods. Last but not least, current method development trends and desirable future development directions are summarized. 

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