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Evolutionary Algorithm
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Agent Based Systems
Agent-based systems and modeling first emerged in the late 1940s. In this type of modeling, independent individuals or agents have a function. When these are combined into a decentralized system, the observer sees how the system is affected as a whole. Each agent follows simple rules that allow for changing interactions. With the simultaneous operations of each agent, this kind of simulation would, in turn, re-create or predict the actions of a complex phenomena of the natural world.
In summary, agent-based systems are decentralized systems, where the overall behavior emerges from each agent's individual behaviour. As a result, we can use this type of model to simulate molecules and their interactions since molecular systems are decentralized in principle.
Evolutionary Algorithm
EvoGEM follows an evolutionary approach to iteratively improve a population of circuits through subtle changes to the individuals. EvoGEM makes modifications to individual circuits in order to create an optimal solution. It does this by applying Darwinian selection on the individuals, whereby each individual must meet a fitness criteria to survive to the next generation. If the individual survives, then there are random changes or adaptations made to the circuit, potentially improving the fitness of the circuit. Overall, this kind of approach is based on the two principles of adaptation and selection.
The evolutionary algorithm works in the following manner.
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