What is the Bellman equation in reinforcement learning and what does it express?

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What is the Bellman equation in reinforcement learning and what does it express?

Key points

  • The Bellman equation relates the value of a state to the value of the next state under the optimal policy.
  • It is a recursive relationship that helps in calculating the optimal value function.
  • This equation is crucial for understanding how rewards are accumulated over time in reinforcement learning.

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