Virtual Library of Simulation Experiments:

Optimization Test Problems

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Schaffer Function N. 2

Description:

Dimensions: 2

The second Schaffer function. It is shown on a smaller input domain in the second plot to show detail.

Input Domain:

The function is usually evaluated on the square x_i ∈ [-100, 100], for all i = 1, 2.

Global Minimum:

Code:

Reference:

Test functions for optimization. In Wikipedia. Retrieved June 2013, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Test_functions_for_optimization.

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For questions or comments, please email Derek Bingham at: dbingham@stat.sfu.ca.