Add NWOA (Narwhal Optimization Algorithm) #256
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This PR adds the Narwhal Optimization Algorithm (NWOA) to mealpy's collection of swarm-based metaheuristic algorithms. NWOA is a nature-inspired optimization algorithm that mimics the hunting behavior and echolocation capabilities of narwhals.
🔬 Algorithm Overview
NWOA draws inspiration from narwhals' unique characteristics:
The algorithm balances exploration and exploitation through wave strength modeling, cosine similarity distance, prey energy decay, and dynamic exploration ratio.
📚 Reference
Paper:
✨ Implementation Features
Optimizerbase class📁 Files Added/Modified
mealpy/swarm_based/NWOA.py- OriginalNWOA implementation (213 lines)mealpy/__init__.py- Added NWOA importtests/swarm_based/test_NWOA.py- Comprehensive tests🧪 Testing
✅ Import tests passed
✅ Sphere function test (fitness: 3.30e+00)
✅ Algorithm converges correctly
Ready for review! 🚀