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Desynchronization of pulse-coupled oscillators with delayed excitatory coupling
Collective behavior of pulse-coupled oscillators has been investigated
widely. As an example of pulse-coupled networks, fireflies display many kinds
of flashing patterns. Mirollo and Strogatz (1990) proposed a pulse-coupled
oscillator model to explain the synchronization of South East Asian fireflies
({\itshape Pteroptyx malaccae}). However, transmission delays were not
considered in their model. In fact, the presence of transmission delays can
lead to desychronization. In this paper, pulse-coupled oscillator networks with
delayed excitatory coupling are studied. Our main result is that under
reasonable assumptions, pulse-coupled oscillator networks with delayed
excitatory coupling can not achieve complete synchronization, which can explain
why another species of fireflies ({\itshape Photinus pyralis}) rarely
synchronizes flashing. Finally, two numerical simulations are given. In the
first simulation, we illustrate that even if all the initial phases are very
close to each other, there could still be big variations in the times to
process the pulses in the pipeline. It implies that asymptotical
synchronization typically also cannot be achieved. In the second simulation, we
exhibit a phenomenon of clustering synchronization
Firefly Garden Sebagai Pusat Penelitian, Pendidikan dan Pariwisata di Kabupaten Klaten
Firefly is a type of insect that can emit a yellow or green light from its body. The existence of fireflies in nature has an important role for the sustainability of the balance of biological and technological advances in the health field. Firefly populations are reducing in number. Some time ago fireflies are easy to find, especially in the villages, but now they are very rarely to be seen. The possibility of its presence has been threatened due to the opening of land and forests. As a result of this situation, many of us only know and have little information of fireflies. Manjung village, Ngawen District of Klaten district, is one of the places where there are habitats and populations of wild fireflies that live in rice fields. From the point of view where the problems occurred, to protect the population of fireflies in Klaten district, concept of Firefly Garden area could be the solution for the survival of fireflies where in the region, there is a cultivation of fireflies, a place to study and travel to see the beauty of light emitted by fireflies. To add the educational value in Firefly Garden area, there is a museum with various types of insects that can be learned by any visitor of Firefly Garden area. From the discussion above, it can be concluded that the firefly is one of the insects of which existence is endangered, and a place is needed to nurture and preserve the viability of fireflies, taking advantage of technologies developments in the form of facilities and support so that fireflies are cultured and can be studied and utilized for the benefit of human life
Firefly Algorithm, Stochastic Test Functions and Design Optimisation
Modern optimisation algorithms are often metaheuristic, and they are very
promising in solving NP-hard optimization problems. In this paper, we show how
to use the recently developed Firefly Algorithm to solve nonlinear design
problems. For the standard pressure vessel design optimisation, the optimal
solution found by FA is far better than the best solution obtained previously
in literature. In addition, we also propose a few new test functions with
either singularity or stochastic components but with known global optimality,
and thus they can be used to validate new optimisation algorithms. Possible
topics for further research are also discussed.Comment: 12 pages, 11 figure
IK-FA, a new heuristic inverse kinematics solver using firefly algorithm
In this paper, a heuristic method based on Firefly Algorithm is proposed for inverse kinematics problems in articulated robotics. The proposal is called, IK-FA. Solving inverse kinematics, IK, consists in finding a set of joint-positions allowing a specific point of the system to achieve a target position. In IK-FA, the Fireflies positions are assumed to be a possible solution for joints elementary motions. For a robotic system with a known forward kinematic model, IK-Fireflies, is used to generate iteratively a set of joint motions, then the forward kinematic model of the system is used to compute the relative Cartesian positions of a specific end-segment, and to compare it to the needed target position. This is a heuristic approach for solving inverse kinematics without computing the inverse model. IK-FA tends to minimize the distance to a target position, the fitness function could be established as the distance between the obtained forward positions and the desired one, it is subject to minimization. In this paper IK-FA is tested over a 3 links articulated planar system, the evaluation is based on statistical analysis of the convergence and the solution quality for 100 tests. The impact of key FA parameters is also investigated with a focus on the impact of the number of fireflies, the impact of the maximum iteration number and also the impact of (a, ß, ¿, d) parameters. For a given set of valuable parameters, the heuristic converges to a static fitness value within a fix maximum number of iterations. IK-FA has a fair convergence time, for the tested configuration, the average was about 2.3394 × 10-3 seconds with a position error fitness around 3.116 × 10-8 for 100 tests. The algorithm showed also evidence of robustness over the target position, since for all conducted tests with a random target position IK-FA achieved a solution with a position error lower or equal to 5.4722 × 10-9.Peer ReviewedPostprint (author's final draft
Firefly Algorithms for Multimodal Optimization
Nature-inspired algorithms are among the most powerful algorithms for
optimization. This paper intends to provide a detailed description of a new
Firefly Algorithm (FA) for multimodal optimization applications. We will
compare the proposed firefly algorithm with other metaheuristic algorithms such
as particle swarm optimization (PSO). Simulations and results indicate that the
proposed firefly algorithm is superior to existing metaheuristic algorithms.
Finally we will discuss its applications and implications for further research
Bioluminescence emissions of firefly _Luciola praeusta_ Kiesenwetter 1874 (Coleoptera : Lampyridae : Luciolinae)
_In vivo_ emission and time-resolved spectra of firefly _Luciola praeusta_ Kiesenwetter 1874 (Coleoptera : Lampyridae : Luciolinae) have been recorded. The emission spectrum shows the FWHM value for this particular species to be 55 nm, which is significantly narrower than the _in vivo_ half widths reported till now. The time-resolved spectrum reveals that a flash, of duration about a hundred milliseconds, is in fact composed of a number of microsecond pulses. This result suggests that the speed of the enzyme-catalysed chemiluminescence reaction in the firefly for the emission of light is much faster than is believed to be
Efficiency Analysis of Swarm Intelligence and Randomization Techniques
Swarm intelligence has becoming a powerful technique in solving design and
scheduling tasks. Metaheuristic algorithms are an integrated part of this
paradigm, and particle swarm optimization is often viewed as an important
landmark. The outstanding performance and efficiency of swarm-based algorithms
inspired many new developments, though mathematical understanding of
metaheuristics remains partly a mystery. In contrast to the classic
deterministic algorithms, metaheuristics such as PSO always use some form of
randomness, and such randomization now employs various techniques. This paper
intends to review and analyze some of the convergence and efficiency associated
with metaheuristics such as firefly algorithm, random walks, and L\'evy
flights. We will discuss how these techniques are used and their implications
for further research.Comment: 10 pages. arXiv admin note: substantial text overlap with
arXiv:1212.0220, arXiv:1208.0527, arXiv:1003.146
Fireflies
Introduction: Fireflies may be expected to have inappropriate, innate responses to foreign light, similar to those that occur in other organisms. (Excerpted from: Ecological Consequences of Artificial Night Lighting, edited by Catherine Rich and Travis Longcore, published by Island Press, 2005.
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