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Reinforcement Learning (RL) is a fundamental domain of artificial intelligence where agents learn to make decisions based on feedback from their environment. The chapter details the structure of Markov Decision Processes, explores various RL algorithms including value-based and policy-based methods, and discusses the integration of deep learning in reinforcement training. It further examines the real-world applications and challenges faced in implementing RL systems.
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Term: Reinforcement Learning (RL)
Definition: A type of machine learning where agents learn to make decisions by maximizing cumulative rewards from their interactions with an environment.
Term: Markov Decision Process (MDP)
Definition: A mathematical framework used to describe an environment for reinforcement learning, consisting of states, actions, transition probabilities, rewards, and a discount factor.
Term: ValueBased Methods
Definition: Approaches in RL where the agent learns the value of possible actions to inform decision-making.
Term: PolicyBased Methods
Definition: Techniques in RL that focus on learning a policy that directly maps states to actions rather than learning value functions.
Term: Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL)
Definition: An integration of deep learning with reinforcement learning techniques, utilizing neural networks to approximate policies or value functions.
Term: Exploration vs. Exploitation
Definition: The dilemma faced in reinforcement learning where an agent must choose between trying new actions (exploration) and optimizing actions based on known rewards (exploitation).