Virtual Library of Simulation Experiments:

Optimization Test Problems

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Eggholder Function

Description:

Dimensions: 2

The Eggholder function is a difficult function to optimize, because of the large number of local minima.

Input Domain:

The function is usually evaluated on the square x_i ∈ [-512, 512], for all i = 1, 2.

Global Minimum:

Code:

Reference:

Global Optimization Test Functions Index. Retrieved June 2013, from http://infinity77.net/global_optimization/test_functions.html#test-functions-index.

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For questions or comments, please email Derek Bingham at: dbingham@stat.sfu.ca.