Novel bioinspired swarm intelligence optimization algorithm: firefly algorithm
一种新颖的仿生群智能优化算法：萤火虫算法*

Inspired by social behavior of fireflies and the phenomenon of bioluminescent communication, firefly algorithm(FA) is developed as a novel bionic swarm intelligence optimization method. This paper analyzed the bionic principle of firefly algorithm and defined the mechanism of optimization by mathematics. Tested the FA by benchmark functions and combinatorial optimization instances. Simulations and results indicate that the new bioinspired algorithm has better feasibility and validity for continuous space optimization and discrete space optimization.