Genetic Algorithms vs. Monte Carlo

[maverick_starstrider]

Hi, other than the Traveling Salesman Problems can anyone help me think of relatively simple problems/projects that are solvable through BOTH genetic algorithm techniques AND monte-carlo methods (such as simulated annealing and metropolis-hastings). Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[berkeman]

Hi, other than the Traveling Salesman Problems can anyone help me think of relatively simple problems/projects that are solvable through BOTH genetic algorithm techniques AND monte-carlo methods (such as simulated annealing and metropolis-hastings). Any help is greatly appreciated.

You certainly can use both on circuit optimization problems.

 

[D H]

Find the global minimum of Rosenbrock's function,

$$f(x,y) = (1-x)^2 + 100\left(y-x^2\right)^2$$

 

[jbunten]

Can either method find a global minimum?