EO Omidiora
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso, Oyo State
IA Adetunde
Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State
Abstract
The concepts, principles and implementation of simulated Annealing as a modem heuristic technique is presented. Simulated Annealing algorithm is used in solving real life problem of Computer Laboratory scheduling in order to maximize the use of scarce and insufficient resources.
KEY WORDS: Simulated Annealing (SA), Computer Laboratory Scheduling, Statistical Thermodynamics, Energy Function, and Heuristic etc.
Global Jnl of Pure and Applied Sciences Vol.10(4) 2004: 607-610