Stability analysis of the particle dynamics in bat algorithm: standard and modified versions

Stability and convergence analysis have been previously accomplished for some population-based search and swarm intelligence algorithms like Particle Swarm Optimization and Gravitational Search Algorithm. However, there is no adequate theoretical analysis for Bat Algorithm (BA) in the literature. The BA is a type of optimization algorithms which is inspired by the motion of small bats searching for hunting their preys. In this study, stability...