%0 Journal Article
%T Firefly Algorithm, Levy Flights and Global Optimization
%A Xin-She Yang
%J Mathematics
%D 2010
%I arXiv
%X Nature-inspired algorithms such as Particle Swarm Optimization and Firefly Algorithm are among the most powerful algorithms for optimization. In this paper, we intend to formulate a new metaheuristic algorithm by combining Levy flights with the search strategy via the Firefly Algorithm. Numerical studies and results suggest that the proposed Levy-flight firefly algorithm is superior to existing metaheuristic algorithms. Finally implications for further research and wider applications will be discussed.
%U http://arxiv.org/abs/1003.1464v1