1. Metaheuristic Optimization - 4 Cutting Edge Applications - Section One (Basics of Optimization)

Описание: In this foundational section, students will gain a clear understanding of the basics of optimization, including its definitions, importance, and core principles. We explore why optimization is essential across various fields, how it helps improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance performance, and what makes it a critical part of intelligent systems. Learners will be introduced to key concepts such as objective functions, critical points, local and global optima, convergence, and the balance between exploration and exploitation. The section also covers some metaheuristic algorithms, along with intuitive examples of how they work. Finally, students will learn about benchmark test functions used to evaluate optimization performance, setting the stage for deeper algorithmic exploration in future sections.