Wave Optics Optimizer: A novel meta-heuristic algorithm for engineering optimization

•Proposes a meta-heuristic algorithm based on the Fraunhofer diffraction experiment.•Designs dynamic parameters and explores 20 hyperparameter combinations for balance.•Designs multiple update strategies to enhance escape from local optima.•Evaluates performance using 3 CEC suites and 7 engineering...

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Published in:	Communications in nonlinear science & numerical simulation Vol. 152; p. 109337
Main Authors:	Peng, Yong, Gu, Shaowei, Liang, Yunbin, Ouyang, Kaichen, Li, Yingli, Wang, Kui, Wu, Guohua, Fan, Chaojie
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier B.V 01.01.2026
Subjects:	Engineering optimization Meta-heuristic Numerical optimization problem Physics-based algorithm Wave optics optimizer Numerical optimization problem Wave optics optimizer Meta-heuristic Physics-based algorithm Engineering optimization
ISSN:	1007-5704
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