Particle Swarm

Particle swarm solver for derivative-free unconstrained optimization or optimization with bounds

Particle swarm solves bound-constrained problems with an objective function that can be nonsmooth. Try this ifpatternsearchdoes not work satisfactorily.

Functions

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Solver

particleswarm Particle swarm optimization

Options

`optimoptions`	Create optimization options
`resetoptions`	Reset options

Live Editor Tasks

Optimize

Optimize or solve equations in the Live Editor

Topics

Optimize Using Particle Swarm

Optimize Using Particle Swarm

Basic example showing how to use the particleswarm solver.

Tune Particle Swarm Optimization Process

Shows the effects of some options on theparticleswarmsolution process.

Particle Swarm Output Function

This example shows how to use an output function forparticleswarm.

When to Use a Hybrid Function

Describes cases where hybrid functions are likely to provide greater accuracy or speed.

Particle Swarm Background

What Is Particle Swarm Optimization?

High-level introduction to the particle swarm algorithm.

Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm

Details of the particle swarm algorithm.

Particle Swarm Options

Describes the options for particle swarm.