Using tabu search and genetic algorithms in mathematics research

Johnson, Colin G. (2004) Using tabu search and genetic algorithms in mathematics research. In: Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Recent Advances in Soft Computing, December 2004, Nottingham Trent University.

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Abstract

This paper discusses an ongoing project which uses computational heuristic search techniques such as tabu search and genetic algorithms as a tool for mathematics research. We discuss three ways in which such search techniques can be useful for mathematicians: in nding counterexamples to conjectures, in enumerating examples, and in nding sequences of transformations between two objects which are conjectured to be related. These problem-types are discussed using examples from topology.

Item Type:	Conference or workshop item (Paper)
Uncontrolled keywords:	experimental mathematics, genetic algorithms, tabu search, heuristics, heuristic search, topology
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics (inc Computing science) > QA 76 Software, computer programming,
Divisions:	Faculties > Science Technology and Medical Studies > School of Computing > Applied and Interdisciplinary Informatics Group
Depositing User:	Mark Wheadon
Date Deposited:	24 Nov 2008 18:01
Last Modified:	06 Sep 2011 01:21
Resource URI:	http://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/14050 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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