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Ant colony optimization theory: A survey
2005
Theoretical Computer Science
Research on a new metaheuristic for optimization is often initially focused on proof-of-concept applications. It is only after experimental work has shown the practical interest of the method that researchers try to deepen their understanding of the method's functioning not only through more and more sophisticated experiments but also by means of an effort to build a theory. Tackling questions such as "how and why the method works" is important, because finding an answer may help in improving
doi:10.1016/j.tcs.2005.05.020
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