Modified firefly algorithm using quaternion representation

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Highlights：

• We use quaternions for the representation of individuals in firefly algorithm.

• Quaternion representation enhance the performance of the firefly algorithm.

• Quaternion representation improves the original firefly algorithm.

摘要

•We use quaternions for the representation of individuals in firefly algorithm.•Quaternion representation enhance the performance of the firefly algorithm.•Quaternion representation improves the original firefly algorithm.

论文关键词：Quaternions,Representation of individuals,Firefly algorithm,Optimization

论文评审过程：Available online 11 July 2013.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2013.06.070