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# Eta mathematical notation

Eta is a recurring research-paper notation family. Commonly denotes the positive learning rate or step size used by an iterative optimizer.

## Public overview

Eta: Commonly denotes the positive learning rate or step size used by an iterative optimizer. Example: Eta scales how far the parameter update moves along the chosen direction.

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