Reis, CecíliaTenreiro Machado, J. A.Cunha, J. Boaventura2019-03-272019-03-272005-06http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/13169This paper proposes and analyses the performance of a Genetic Algorithm (GA) using two new concepts, namely a static fitness function including a discontinuity measure and a fractional-order dynamic fitness function. The GA is adopted for the synthesis of combinational logic circuits. In both cases, experiments reveal superior results in terms of speed and convergence to achieve a solution.engFractional calculusGenetic algorithmsLogic circuit designconference object10.1145/1068009.1068264