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Bat Algorithms

Abstract

The bat algorithm (BA) is a bio-inspired algorithm developed by Xin-She Yang in 2010. BA has been found to be very efficient. As a result, the literature has expanded significantly since then. This chapter provides a detailed introduction to BA and its new variants. A wide range of diverse applications and case studies are also reviewed and summarized briefly.

Keywords

Bat algorithm

Binary bat algorithm

Echolocation

Nature-inspired

Optimization

The bat algorithm (BA) is a bio-inspired algorithm developed by Xin-She Yang in 2010 that has been found very efficient. As a result, the literature has expanded significantly since then. This chapter provides a detailed introduction to BA and its new variants. A wide range ...

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