An improved estimation of distribution algorithm for multi-compartment electric vehicle routing problem

The multi-compartment electric vehicle routing problem(EVRP)with soft time window and multiple charging types(MCEVRP-STW&MCT)is studied,in which electric multi-compartment vehicles that are environmentally friendly but need to be recharged in course of transport process,are employed.A mathematical model for this optimization problem is established with the objective of minimizing the function composed of vehicle cost,distribution cost,time window penalty cost and charging service cost.To solve the problem,an estimation of the distribution algorithm based on Lévy flight(EDA-LF)is proposed to perform a local search at each iteration to prevent the algorithm from falling into local optimum.Experimental results demonstrate that the EDA-LF algorithm can find better solutions and has stronger robustness than the basic EDA algorithm.In addition,when comparing with existing algorithms,the result shows that the EDA-LF can often get better solutions in a relatively short time when solving medium and large-scale instances.Further experiments show that using electric multi-compartment vehicles to deliver incompatible products can produce better results than using traditional fuel vehicles.

The Burr XII Distribution Family and the Maximum Entropy Principle: Power-Law Phenomena Are Not Necessarily “Nonextensive”

In this paper, we recall for physicists how it is possible using the principle of maximization of the Boltzmann-Shannon entropy to derive the Burr-Singh-Maddala (BurrXII) double power law probability distribution function and its approximations (Pareto, loglogistic.) and extension (GB2…) first used in econometrics. This is possible using a deformation of the power function, as this has been done in complex systems for the exponential function. We give to that distribution a deep stochastic interpretation using the theory of Weron et al. Applied to thermodynamics, the entropy nonextensivity can be accounted for by assuming that the asymptotic exponents are scale dependent. Therefore functions which describe phenomena presenting power-law asymptotic behaviour can be obtained without introducing exotic forms of the entropy.

Global Dynamics of a Stochastic Two-Prey One-Predator Model with <i>S</i>-Type Distributed Delays and Lévy Noises

In this paper, a stochastic two-prey one-predator model with S-type distributed time delays and Lévy noises is considered. Using the comparison theorem and Ito’s formula, sufficient conditions of persistence in the mean and extinct for each population are established. Then, conditions of global attractivity and stability in distribution by Barbalat’s conclusion are also obtained. Furthermore, Euler numerical simulation method is given to demonstrate our conclusions.

Differential Evolution with Adaptive Mutation and Parameter Control Using Lvy Probability Distribution

Differential evolution （DE） has become a very popular and effective global optimization algorithm in the area of evolutionary computation. In spite of many advantages such as conceptual simplicity, high efficiency and ease of use, DE has two main components, i.e., mutation scheme and parameter control, which significantly influence its performance. In this paper we intend to improve the performance of DE by using carefully considered strategies for both of the two components. We first design an adaptive mutation scheme, which adaptively makes use of the bias of superior individuals when generating new solutions. Although introducing such a bias is not a new idea, existing methods often use heuristic rules to control the bias. They can hardly maintain the appropriate balance between exploration and exploitation during the search process, because the preferred bias is often problem and evolution-stage dependent. Instead of using any fixed rule, a novel strategy is adopted in the new adaptive mutation scheme to adjust the bias dynamically based on the identified local fitness landscape captured by the current population. As for the other component, i.e., parameter control, we propose a mechanism by using the Levy probability distribution to adaptively control the scale factor F of DE. For every mutation in each generation, an Fi is produced from one of four different Levy distributions according to their historical performance. With the adaptive mutation scheme and parameter control using Levy distribution as the main components, we present a new DE variant called Levy DE （LDE）. Experimental studies were carried out on a broad range of benchmark functions in global numerical optimization. The results show that LDE is very competitive, and both of the two main components have contributed to its overall performance. The scalability of LDE is also discussed by conducting experiments on some selected benchmark functions with dimensions from 30 to 200.

Poisson Stable Solutions for Stochastic Differential Equations with Lévy Noise

In this paper,we use a unified framework to study Poisson stable(including stationary,periodic,quasi-periodic,almost periodic,almost automorphic,Birkhoff recurrent,almost recurrent in the sense of Bebutov,Levitan almost periodic,pseudo-periodic,pseudo-recurrent and Poisson stable)solutions for semilinear stochastic differential equations driven by infinite dimensional L′evy noise with large jumps.Under suitable conditions on drift,diffusion and jump coefficients,we prove that there exist solutions which inherit the Poisson stability of coefficients.Further we show that these solutions are globally asymptotically stable in square-mean sense.Finally,we illustrate our theoretical results by several examples.

A universal robust limit theorem for nonlinear Lévy processes under sublinear expectation

This article establishes a universal robust limit theorem under a sublinear expectation framework.Under moment and consistency conditions,we show that,forα∈(1,2),the i.i.d.sequence{(1/√∑_(i=1)^(n)X_(i),1/n∑_(i=1)^(n)X_(i)Y_(i),1/α√n∑_(i=1)^(n)X_(i))}_(n=1)^(∞)converges in distribution to L_(1),where L_(t=(ε_(t),η_(t),ζ_(t))),t∈[0,1],is a multidimensional nonlinear Lévy process with an uncertainty■set as a set of Lévy triplets.This nonlinear Lévy process is characterized by a fully nonlinear and possibly degenerate partial integro-differential equation(PIDE){δ_(t)u(t,x,y,z)-sup_(F_(μ),q,Q)∈■{∫_(R^(d)δλu(t,x,y,z)(dλ)with.To construct the limit process,we develop a novel weak convergence approach based on the notions of tightness and weak compactness on a sublinear expectation space.We further prove a new type of Lévy-Khintchine representation formula to characterize.As a byproduct,we also provide a probabilistic approach to prove the existence of the above fully nonlinear degenerate PIDE.

二参数广义正则随机事件流

给出二参数广义正则随机事件流的定义，讨论它的基本性质，给出二参数广义正则可加随机事件流的母函数的一般形式。

G-Lévy processes under sublinear expectations

We introduce G-Lévy processes which develop the theory of processes with independent and stationary increments under the framework of sublinear expectations.We then obtain the Lévy-Khintchine formula and the existence for G-Lévy processes.We also introduce G-Poisson processes.

Parameter Estimation for the Discretely Observed Vasicek Model with Small Fractional Lévy Noise

The statistical inference of the Vasicek model driven by small Levy process has a long history.In this paper,we consider the problem of parameter estimation for Vasicek model dX_t=(μ-θX_t)dt+εdL_t^d,t∈[0,1],X_0=x_0,driven by small fractional Lévy noise with the known parameter d less than one half,based on discrete high-frequency observations at regularly spaced time points{t_i=i/n,i=1,2,...,n}.For the general case and the null recurrent case,the consistency as well as the asymptotic behavior of least squares estimation of unknown parametersμandθhave been established as small dispersion coefficientε→0 and large sample size n→∞simultaneously.

Precise Asymptotics for Lévy Processes

Let {X（t）, t ≥ 0} be a Lévy process with EX（1） = 0 and EX^2（1） 〈 ∞. In this paper, we shall give two precise asymptotic theorems for {X（t）, t 〉 0}. By the way, we prove the corresponding conclusions for strictly stable processes and a general precise asymptotic proposition for sums of i.i.d. random variables.

Particle Filter and Its Application in the Integrated Train Speed Measurement

Particle filter(PF) can solve the problem of state estimation under strong non-linear non-Gaussian noise condition with respect to traditional Kalman filter(KF) and those improved KFs such as extended KF(EKF) and unscented KF(UKF). However, problems such as particle depletion and particle degradation affect the performance of PF. Optimizing the particle set to high likelihood region with intelligent optimization algorithm results in a more reasonable distribution of the sampling particles and more accurate state estimation. In this paper, a novel bird swarm algorithm based PF(BSAPF) is presented. Firstly, different behavior models are established by emulating the predation, flight, vigilance and follower behavior of the birds. Then, the observation information is introduced into the optimization process of the proposal distribution with the design of fitness function. In order to prevent particles from getting premature(being stuck into local optimum) and increase the diversity of particles, Lévy flight is designed to increase the randomness of particle's movement. Finally,the proposed algorithm is applied to estimate the speed of the train under the condition that the measurement noise of the wheel sensor is non-Gaussian distribution. Simulation study and experimental results both show that BSAPF is more accurate and has more effective particle number as compared with PF and UKF, demonstrating the promising performance of the method.