Chemists find the best working conditions for new reactions by experimenting with hundreds or thousands of combinations of parameters — such as catalysts, solvents and temperatures. This process, ...

How does a gambler maximize winnings from a row of slot machines? This is the inspiration for the "multi-armed bandit problem," a common task in reinforcement learning in which "agents" make choices ...

Recent advances in photonic technology are redefining decision-making processes by integrating quantum dots with bandit problem algorithms. Quantum dots – nanoscale semiconductor particles – ...