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Title: Self-Organizing Feedback Loop (SOFL)

Sep 2026 · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

Abstract

The design of effective feedback loops is a fundamental challenge in many engineering and scientific disciplines. Traditional approaches often involve manual tuning of parameters to achieve desired outcomes, which is a time-consuming and potentially error-prone process. This paper introduces the Self-Organizing Feedback Loop (SOFL) algorithm, a novel approach that leverages reinforcement learning to automatically optimize system parameters based on observed feedback. The core mechanism centers around a continuous reinforcement learning process that dynamically adjusts parameters to maximize desired outcomes, eliminating the need for manual tuning. This offers a significant advancement in system parameter control, reducing reliance on human intervention and enhancing system performance. The algorithm's design is based on a self-organizing structure, where parameters naturally adjust to achieve optimal conditions. We explore the theoretical foundations and practical implementation details of the SOFL, demonstrating its potential for automating parameter optimization and improving system performance.

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