Simulated Annealing: Issues and Concerns

A comprehensive account based on the issues and concerns related to the field of Simulated Annealing has been illustrated in this book. Simulated annealing is a probabilistic meta-heuristic which is utilized for solving both continuous and discrete optimization problems. It is widely used in resolving complex optimization problems due to its advantages over other solution methods. This book gives a detailed account on different aspects of simulated annealing. It covers single and multiple objective applications to provide the readers with extensive knowledge of SA and its various applications. It serves the objective of assisting students and researchers in their related activities by providing practical insights into the subject. The book has been compiled with the contributions of renowned experts and practitioners in this field.