A parametric framework for cooperative parallel local search

Abstract

Abstract In this paper we address the problem of parallelizing local search. We propose a general framework where different local search engines cooperate (through communication) in the quest for a solution. Several parameters allow the user to instantiate and customize the framework, like the degree of intensification and diversification. We implemented a prototype in the X10 programming language based on the adaptive search method. We decided to use X10 in order to benefit from its ease of use and the architectural ...