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Control of a Markov Chain with Unknown Dynamics and Cost Structure

In: Learning Algorithms Theory and Applications

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  • S. Lakshmivarahan

    (University of Oklahoma, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)

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This chapter deals with the application of the “absolutely expedient” learning algorithms (developed in chapter 3) for the problem of control of a finite state Markov chain whose transition probabilities as a function of a finite number of control actions are unknown. At any instant of time depending on the state of the Markov chain and the control action chosen a reward is incurred. It is assumed that this reward is a two valued (binary) random variable whose distribution as a function of the state and the control action is unknown, but the sequence of states actually visited by the Markov chain is available. In other words we consider a Markov chain whose dynamics and reward structure are unknown but the state is observable exactly.

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  • S. Lakshmivarahan, 1981. "Control of a Markov Chain with Unknown Dynamics and Cost Structure," Springer Books, in: Learning Algorithms Theory and Applications, chapter 0, pages 228-256, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-1-4612-5975-6_8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4612-5975-6_8
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