Using social cognitive optimization algorithm to solve nonlinear equations

Abstract

Finding feasible solution for a nonlinear equations is a very challenging problem and generally needs a high computational efforts. In this paper, a new swarm intelligent algorithm, social cognitive optimization algorithm (SCOA), is proposed to solve this problem. In SCOA, each individual simulates one natural person. All of them are communicated through cooperation and competition to increase social status. The winner with the highest status will be the final solution. Simulation results show this new algorithm can solve the problem significantly.