Symbol

Definition

d_ij

distance between particles i and j

Z_C

current solution distance

Z_T

temporary solution distance

Z_B

best solution distance

x_i

x coordinate of particle i

y_i

y coordinate of particle i

q

iteration index

n

number of particles to position

T₁

Initial temperature

T_F

Final temperature

T

current temperature

d

relative inferiority of temporary solution

Iter

iterations per temperature level

CR

cooling ratio

k_B

Boltzman constant