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48 results for Gateaux derivatives

We develop methods to approximate derivatives for causal inference problems using data.

problem Estimating causal effects from data when distributions are not known.
method Constructive algorithm approximating Gateaux derivatives via finite differencing.
result Derives conditions for finite-difference approximations to preserve statistical benefits.

Proposes a new derivative concept for nonlinear DRO problems.

problem Optimizing nonlinear functions in probability space with distributionally robust optimization.
method Introduces Gateaux derivative for smoothness and proposes a Frank-Wolfe algorithm.
result Validates theoretical results on portfolio selection problems with numerical validation.

We do further investigation in a certain cosine function defined for smooth Minkowski spaces. We prove that such function is symmetric if and only if the referred space is Euclidean, and also that it can be given in terms of the Gateaux derivative of the norm. As an application we use it to study the ratio between the …

2016-07-06abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper optimizes regret using covariance between costs and decisions.

problem Optimizing expected regret in decision-making problems.
method Developed derivative theory of covariance regret functional, derived Gâteaux derivative, and extended to constrained optimization.
result Gradient of covariance regret is the cost covariance matrix, with implications for portfolio optimization.

We present a framework on how to hedge the interest rate sensitivity of liabilities discounted by an extrapolated yield curve. The framework is based on functional analysis in that we consider the extrapolated yield curve as a functional of an observed yield curve and use its Gâteaux variation to understand the sensiti…

2014-06-24abs ↗pdf ↗

Solves a game between brokers and informed traders using stochastic differential equations.

problem Optimizing wealth in a game between brokers and informed traders with private signals.
method Closed-form solutions to a mean-field game using forward-backward SDEs.
result Optimal trading strategies for both brokers and informed traders are found.

Study on helix curves and their Möbius energy asymptotics.

problem Understanding the asymptotic behavior of Möbius energy for helix curves.
method Investigation of helix curves with fixed radius, focusing on energy decay and blow-up.
result Proven asymptotics for both uncoiling and coiling helix curves, revealing distinct strategies for each.

Improved similarity search in embeddings using InfoNCE loss.

problem Improving similarity search in embedding models trained by contrastive learning.
method Introduced a new continuity bound for InfoNCE loss via Gâteaux differentiation, preserving the averaging effect of negative samples.
result Demonstrated that the averaging effect of kk negative samples in InfoNCE loss carries over to stabilisation of generalisation error as kk grows.

This paper extends risk parity to continuous-time, solving risk budgeting problems.

problem Achieving robust risk across different assets in continuous-time.
method Characterizing risk contributions and solving risk budgeting problems using continuous-time terminal variance.
result Risk contributions and risk budgets can be represented as predictable processes in continuous-time.

Recently, based on the idea of randomizing space theory, random convex analysis has been being developed in order to deal with the corresponding problems in random environments such as analysis of conditional convex risk measures and the related variational problems and optimization problems. Random convex analysis is …

2016-03-23abs ↗pdf ↗

Researchers found the Wigner derivative and its inverse are equal for spherical tetrahedra.

problem Computing the relationship between dihedral angles and edge lengths in tetrahedra.
method Computed the Wigner derivative and its inverse for spherical tetrahedra.
result The Wigner derivative and its inverse are equal for spherical tetrahedra.

The paper shows objective derivatives are covariant derivatives on Riemannian metrics.

problem The definition and interpretation of objective derivatives in continuum mechanics.
method Demonstrates that objective derivatives correspond to covariant derivatives on the manifold of Riemannian metrics.
result Objective derivatives are unified as covariant derivatives on the manifold of Riemannian metrics.

Schwarzian derivative connects to Euler-Lagrange equations in variational calculus.

problem Understanding the relationship between the Schwarzian derivative and variational equations.
method Analyzing the Schwarzian derivative as a first integral and Euler-Lagrange operator for specific variations.
result The Schwarzian derivative is both a first integral and the Euler-Lagrange operator for a certain class of variations.

Paper develops formulas for shape derivatives in wave scattering.

problem Computing high order shape derivatives for wave scattering is challenging.
method Introduces elegant recurrence formulas using differential forms and Lie derivatives.
result Unified framework for computing high order shape perturbations in scattering problems.

New derivations on diffeological spaces are not smooth, expanding tangent space definitions.

problem Lack of smoothness in derivations on diffeological spaces.
method Examined derivations satisfying the Leibniz rule but not smooth with respect to given diffeology.
result Tangent space defined via all derivations is larger than one defined using only smooth derivations.

Approximates derivative pricing under fractional stochastic volatility.

problem Derivative pricing under fractional stochastic volatility model.
method Approximate expression derived from deterministic functions and fractional Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process.
result Numerical simulations show the feasibility and effect of long-range dependencies on derivative prices.

In this article, we combine replication pricing with expectation pricing for derivative trades that are partially collateralized by cash. The derivatives are replicated by underlying assets and cash, using repurchasing agreement (repo) and margining, which incur funding costs. We derive a partial differential equation …

2013-02-03abs ↗pdf ↗

We introduce and study a construction of higher derived brackets generated by a (not necessarily inner) derivation of a Lie superalgebra. Higher derived brackets generated by an element of a Lie superalgebra were introduced in our earlier work. Examples of higher derived brackets naturally appear in geometry and mathem…

2004-12-09abs ↗pdf ↗

Develops a new approach to study nonlinear PDEs and their singularities.

problem Understanding the propagation domains of solutions to nonlinear PDEs.
method Derived geometric machinery and sheaf theory to study nonlinear PDEs and their singular supports.
result Estimates the domains of propagation for solutions of non-linear systems.

Derives derivatives of risk measures for various types of portfolio losses.

problem Calculating precise risk measures for portfolio losses.
method Analyzes first and second order derivatives of risk measures for both continuous and discrete portfolio loss scenarios.
result Provides asymptotic results for conditional moments of heavy-tailed portfolio losses.

We present a unified derivation of covariant time derivatives, which transform as tensors under a time-dependent coordinate change. Such derivatives are essential for formulating physical laws in a frame-independent manner. Three specific derivatives are described: convective, corotational, and directional. The covaria…

2001-02-28abs ↗pdf ↗

Invariant covariant derivatives on homogeneous spaces are characterized.

problem Understanding invariant covariant derivatives on homogeneous spaces.
method Expressing covariant derivatives in terms of horizontally lifted vector fields and bilinear maps.
result Existence and characterization of invariant covariant derivatives.

Derives derivatives and geometric framework for functions with non-independent variables.

problem Characterizing functions with non-independent variables in probabilistic models.
method Derives actual and dependent partial derivatives, dependent Jacobian matrix, and tensor metric.
result Derives gradient, Hessian, and Taylor expansion for functions with non-independent variables.

The problem of quantile hedging for basket derivatives in the Black-Scholes model with correlation is considered. Explicit formulas for the probability maximizing function and the cost reduction function are derived. Applicability of the results for the widely traded derivatives as digital, quantos, outperformance and …

2010-10-27abs ↗pdf ↗

In the spirit of Arrow-Debreu, we introduce a family of financial derivatives that act as primitive securities in that exotic derivatives can be approximated by their linear combinations. We call these financial derivatives signature payoffs. We show that signature payoffs can be used to nonparametrically price and hed…

2019-05-02abs ↗pdf ↗

Establishes equivalence between models of derived stacks.

problem Tackles the equivalence between different models of derived geometry.
method Uses Quillen equivalence to show categories of higher derived stacks are equivalent.
result Shows equivalence among models of derived manifolds, Carchedi-Roytenberg, Behrend-Liao-Xu, and Alexandrov-Kontsevich-Schwarz-Zaboronsky.

We characterise the link of derivatives in measure, which are introduced in [AKR,Card,ORS] respectively by different means, for functions on the space M\mathbb M of finite measures over a Riemannian manifold MM. For a reasonable class of functions ff, the extrinsic derivative DEfD^Ef coincides with the linear functio…

2019-08-10abs ↗pdf ↗

Let (M,g)(M,g) be a pseudo-Riemannian manifold. We propose a new approach for defining the conformal Schwarzian derivatives. These derivatives are 1-cocycles on the group of diffeomorphisms of MM related to the modules of linear differential operators. As operators, these derivatives do not depend on the rescaling of the…

2001-10-31abs ↗pdf ↗