Leaing for Decision and Control in Stochastic Networks (Synthesis Lectures on Leaing, Networks, and Algorithms)

by: Longbo Huang (Author)

Publisher: Springer

Edition: 2023rd

Publication Date: 2023/6/20

Language: English

Print Length: 82 pages

ISBN-10: 3031315960

ISBN-13: 9783031315961

Book Description

This book introduces the Leaing-Augmented Network Optimization (LANO) paradigm, which interconnects network optimization with the emerging AI theory and algorithms and has been receiving a growing attention in network research. The authors present the topic based on a general stochastic network optimization model, and review several important theoretical tools that are widely adopted in network research, including convex optimization, the drift method, and mean-field analysis. The book then covers several popular leaing-based methods, i.e., leaing-augmented drift, multi-armed bandit and reinforcement leaing, along with applications in networks where the techniques have been successfully applied. The authors also provide a discussion on potential future directions and challenges.

About the Author

This book introduces the Leaing-Augmented Network Optimization (LANO) paradigm, which interconnects network optimization with the emerging AI theory and algorithms and has been receiving a growing attention in network research. The authors present the topic based on a general stochastic network optimization model, and review several important theoretical tools that are widely adopted in network research, including convex optimization, the drift method, and mean-field analysis. The book then covers several popular leaing-based methods, i.e., leaing-augmented drift, multi-armed bandit and reinforcement leaing, along with applications in networks where the techniques have been successfully applied. The authors also provide a discussion on potential future directions and challenges.