# Optimum Design of a Linear Induction Motor Using Genetic Algorithm, Niching GA and Neural Network

• Kim, Chang-Eob (Department of Electrical Engineering, Hoseo University)
• Published : 2003.09.01

#### Abstract

This paper presents the optimum design of a Linear Induction Motor (LIM) using Genetic algorithm, Niching Genetic algorithm and Neural Network. The design variables are optimized by different optimization methods and the results are discussed.

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