Research Paper: "Ant System"

The "Ant System" is a computational algorithm inspired by how real ants find shortest paths to food sources. Ants leave behind pheromone trails, which guide other ants toward efficient routes. Similarly, the algorithm uses virtual "ant agents" that explore solutions to complex problems, such as optimizing routes or schedules. Over time, paths with stronger pheromone signals become more popular, leading the system to identify optimal or near-optimal solutions. This approach effectively solves difficult problems by mimicking natural collective behavior, making it useful in areas like logistics, network routing, and problem optimization.