Transfer function fitting using a continuous Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithm
Résumé
An original approach is proposed in order to achieve the fitting of ultra-wideband complex frequency functions, such as the complex impedances, by using the so-called ACO (Ant Colony Optimization) methods. First, we present the optimization principle of ACO, which originally was dedicated to the combinatorial problems. Further on, the extension to the continuous and mixed problems is explained in more details. The interest in this approach is
proved by its ability to define practical constraints and objectives, such as minimizing the number of filters used in the model with respect to a fixed relative error. Finally, the establishment of the model for the first and second order filter types illustrates the power of the method and its interest for the time-domain electromagnetic computation.