Journal of Applied Mathematics and Decision Sciences
Volume 2005 (2005), Issue 2, Pages 113-121
doi:10.1155/JAMDS.2005.113
Abstract
The number partitioning problem has proven to be a challenging problem for both exact and heuristic solution methods. We present a new modeling and solution approach that consists of recasting the problem as an unconstrained quadratic binary program that can be solved by efficient metaheuristic methods. Our approach readily accommodates both the common two-subset partition case as well as the more general case of multiple subsets. Preliminary computational experience is presented illustrating the attractiveness of the method.