| Networks of Learning Automata: Techniques for Online Stochastic Optimization Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Thathachar, M. A. L. (Author), Sastry, P. S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1461347750 ISBN-13: 9781461347750 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Computers | Neural Networks - Computers | Networking - General - Mathematics | Probability & Statistics - General |
| Dewey: 519.23 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.90 lbs) 268 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Networks of Learning Automata: Techniques for Online Stochastic Optimization is a comprehensive account of learning automata models with emphasis on multiautomata systems. It considers synthesis of complex learning structures from simple building blocks and uses stochastic algorithms for refining probabilities of selecting actions. Mathematical analysis of the behavior of games and feedforward networks is provided. Algorithms considered here can be used for online optimization of systems based on noisy measurements of performance index. Also, algorithms that assure convergence to the global optimum are presented. Parallel operation of automata systems for improving speed of convergence is described. The authors also include extensive discussion of how learning automata solutions can be constructed in a variety of applications. |