Boosting quantum rotation gate embedded slime mould algorithm

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Highlights：

• An improved slime mould algorithm (WQSMA) is proposed.

• Quantum rotation gate and water cycle are first introduced into SMA.

• WQSMA has been applied to engineering problems and get good results.

• WQSMA can provide effective assistance in settling complex optimization problems.

摘要

•An improved slime mould algorithm (WQSMA) is proposed.•Quantum rotation gate and water cycle are first introduced into SMA.•WQSMA has been applied to engineering problems and get good results.•WQSMA can provide effective assistance in settling complex optimization problems.

论文关键词：Slime mould algorithm,Swarm intelligence,Quantum rotation gate,Water cycle,Engineering design

论文评审过程：Received 3 October 2020, Revised 16 March 2021, Accepted 17 April 2021, Available online 21 April 2021, Version of Record 18 May 2021.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2021.115082