{"product_id":"9780471488897","title":"Genetic Algorithms in Electromagnetics","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIEEE Press\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eGenetic Algorithms in Electromagnetics\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRandy L. Haupt | Douglas H. Werner\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Physics \/ Electromagnetism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA thorough and insightful introduction to using genetic algorithms to optimize electromagnetic systems\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGenetic Algorithms in Electromagnetics\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on optimizing the objective function when a computer algorithm, analytical model, or experimental result describes the performance of an electromagnetic system. It offers expert guidance to optimizing electromagnetic systems using genetic algorithms (GA), which have proven to be tenacious in finding optimal results where traditional techniques fail.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGenetic Algorithms in Electromagnetics\u003c\/i\u003e begins with an introduction to optimization and several commonly used numerical optimization routines, and goes on to feature:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroductions to GA in both binary and continuous variable forms, complete with examples of MATLAB(r) commands\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo step-by-step examples of optimizing antenna arrays as well as a comprehensive overview of applications of GA to antenna array design problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoverage of GA as an adaptive algorithm, including adaptive and smart arrays as well as adaptive reflectors and crossed dipoles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplanations of the optimization of several different wire antennas, starting with the famous \"crooked monopole\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to optimize horn, reflector, and microstrip patch antennas, which require significantly more computing power than wire antennas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoverage of GA optimization of scattering, including scattering from frequency selective surfaces and electromagnetic band gap materials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeas on operator and parameter selection for a GA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed explanations of particle swarm optimization and multiple objective optimization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn appendix of MATLAB code for experimentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cb\u003eRandy L. Haupt\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is a senior scientist in the Applied Research Laboratory at The Pennsylvania State University.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDouglas H. Werner\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is a professor of electrical engineering, a senior scientist in the Applied Research Laboratory, and a faculty member of the Materials Research Institute at The Pennsylvania State University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 April 2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-IEEE Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780471488897\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44378821132428,"sku":"9780471488897","price":154.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780471488897_86b840f1-7d05-49ec-b30a-83aefe0dfcd1.jpg?v=1780108340","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780471488897","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}