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arXiv:1910.12760 · PRX Quantum

Quantum Enhancements for Deep Reinforcement Learning in Large Spaces

Sofiène Jerbi, Lea M. Trenkwalder, Hendrik Poulsen Nautrup, Hans J. Briegel, Vedran Dunjko

Published Feb 22, 2021• 69 citations
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Abstract

Quantum computing and artificial intelligence are better integrated using an approach based on a new class of physics-inspired methods: New quantum algorithms can provide boosts to energy-based deep reinforcement learning.
DOI
10.1103/prxquantum.2.010328

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