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Reinforcement Learning as (Discrete) Potential Theory

arXiv cs.LG ↗ · 2026-08-19 Cached

This paper explores the deep connection between reinforcement learning and potential theory, viewing core RL representations and algorithms through Laplace's, Poisson's, and diffusion equations to potentially enhance sample efficiency and formal constraints.

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@QuantumTransf: I have to say some people are filled with a mysterious self-confidence. The contemporary computer science titan Knuth once said, "Computer science is a branch of mathematics." I used magic to counter-attack, and they actually don't think computer science is mathematics, proving that their understanding is stuck at the general undergraduate level, at least they haven't read TAOCP or done any academic research in computer science. Of course, nowadays computer science has become a broad term encompassing many things, including parts of Software Engineering. Seriously, I suggest you take a look at discrete mathematics; it is a very important component of computer science, and many algorithms and ideas originate from there.

X AI KOLs Timeline ↗ · 2026-07-03 Cached

An academic debate on whether computer science belongs to mathematics, citing a quote from computer science giant Knuth, involving discussions on discrete mathematics and the essence of algorithms.

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