Genetic algorithms in coding theory -- a table for \(A_ 3(n, d)\) (Q686527)

In 1975 Holland introduced the concept of Genetic Algorithms (Adaptation in Natural and Artificial Systems, University of Michigan Press, 1975; Zbl 0317.68006). The paper describes a genetic local search algorithm designed to find \((n,M,d)\)-codes with large \(M\). The main result is an improved table for \(A_ 3(n,d)\), i.e. the maximal size of a ternary code of length \(n\) and minimum distance \(d\). The lower bounds are based on the search algorithm and on some constructions.