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48 results for Hölder continuous potentials

Adversarial online nonparametric regression achieves optimal rates with locally adaptive learning.

problem Adversarial online nonparametric regression with general convex losses.
method Parameter-free learning algorithm leveraging chaining trees to compete against H{ö}lder functions, dynamically tracking and adapting to local smoothness variations.
result First computationally efficient algorithm with locally adaptive optimal rates for online regression in an adversarial setting.

We study finite energy classes of quasiplurisubharmonic (qpsh) functions in the setting of toric compact K{ä}hler manifolds. We characterize toric qpsh functions and give necessary and sufficient conditions for them to have finite (weighted) energy, both in terms of the associated convex function in R n , and through t…

2018-04-10abs ↗pdf ↗

Efficient algorithms for contextual bandits with smooth regret in continuous action spaces.

problem Efficient learning in large or continuous action spaces.
method Smooth regret notion and efficient algorithms for general function approximation.
result Statistically and computationally efficient algorithms for contextual bandits with smooth regret.

In the context of stochastic continuum-armed bandits, we present an algorithm that adapts to the unknown smoothness of the objective function. We exhibit and compute a polynomial cost of adaptation to the H{ö}lder regularity for regret minimization. To do this, we first reconsider the recent lower bound of Locatelli an…

2019-05-24abs ↗pdf ↗

This paper selects features in deep neural networks with theoretical guarantees.

problem Feature selection in deep neural networks with unknown nonlinear functions.
method Reformulate neural networks as index models, estimate feature sets using Stein's formula, and apply screening-and-selection mechanism.
result Consistent feature selection with theoretical guarantees, even in high-dimensional settings.

Let SS be a closed oriented surface of genus at least 22, and denote by T(S)\mathcal{T}(S) its Teichm{ü}ller space. For any isotopy class of closed curves γγ, we compute the first three derivatives of the length function _γ:T(S)R_+\ell\_γ:\mathcal{T}(S)\rightarrow\mathbf{R}\_+ in the shearing coordinates associated to a maxim…

2015-06-22abs ↗pdf ↗

We consider the problem of online nonparametric regression with arbitrary deterministic sequences. Using ideas from the chaining technique, we design an algorithm that achieves a Dudley-type regret bound similar to the one obtained in a non-constructive fashion by Rakhlin and Sridharan (2014). Our regret bound is expre…

2015-02-26abs ↗pdf ↗

We extend the Weil-Petersson metric to a projective variety with continuous local potentials.

problem Continuity of the Weil-Petersson potential on moduli spaces of Kähler-Einstein manifolds and varieties.
method Proving the extension of the Weil-Petersson metric as a closed positive current with continuous local potentials.
result The Weil-Petersson metric extends uniquely to the projective variety as a closed positive current with continuous local potentials.

Continuity of complex Monge-Ampère potentials on Kähler manifolds.

problem Continuity of solutions to complex Monge-Ampère equations on compact Kähler manifolds.
method Extending DiNezza-Lu's approach to big cohomology classes, proving continuity on Zariski open sets.
result Singular Kähler-Einstein metrics have continuous potentials on the ample locus outside of the non-klt part.

Validates economic scenarios using statistical tests on stochastic processes.

problem Ensuring the accuracy of real-world economic scenario models.
method Applies Chevyrev and Oberhauser's (2022) signature and maximum mean distance test to various stochastic processes.
result Demonstrates the test's effectiveness across different path properties relevant to financial modeling.

Continuity of solutions to complex Monge-Ampère equations on compact Kähler spaces proved.

problem Continuity of solutions to complex Monge-Ampère equations on compact Kähler spaces.
method Analyzing bounded solutions on reduced, locally irreducible compact Kähler spaces.
result Proves continuity of solutions, affirming conjectures and solving open problems.

We find a local solution to the Ricci flow equation under a negative lower bound for many known curvature conditions. The flow exists for a uniform amount of time, during which the curvature stays bounded below by a controllable negative number. The curvature conditions we consider include 2-non-negative and weakly $\t…

2018-04-22abs ↗pdf ↗

Study on special Lagrangian curvature potential equation, proving existence and uniqueness of smooth solutions.

problem Second boundary value problem for special Lagrangian curvature potential equation.
method Method of continuity with a-priori estimate.
result Existence and uniqueness of smooth uniformly convex solutions.

Develops correlation number for specific potentials and Hitchin representations.

problem Analyzing correlation numbers for potentials with entropy gaps and Hitchin representations.
method Defines a correlation number for pairs of cusped Hitchin representations and explores its connection to the Manhattan curve.
result Establishes a connection between the correlation number and the Manhattan curve, revealing rigidity properties.

Study shows zero-shot super-resolution in neural operators is impossible in many cases.

problem Understanding the theoretical limits of zero-shot super-resolution in neural operators.
method Systematic theoretical study including information-theoretic and generalization bounds analysis.
result Zero-shot super-resolution is information-theoretically impossible in many settings.

Improved reinforcement learning with deep learning.

problem Extending MultiGrid Reinforcement Learning to work with deep learning.
method Combining potential-based reward shaping with a learned potential function from interaction, and adapting it for deep learning algorithms.
result DQN augmented with the approach performs significantly better on continuous control tasks.

The paper proves optimal smoothness for certain Lagrangian graphs with specific Hölder continuity.

problem Optimal regularity for Hölder continuous Hamiltonian stationary Lagrangian graphs.
method Establishing smoothness conditions based on Hölder exponent and Lagrangian phase properties.
result Smoothness of graphs is achieved when Hölder exponent is strictly greater than 1/3 and Lagrangian phase is supercritical.

Defines new extremal potentials and measures for Kähler forms.

problem No specific problem stated; dealing with Kähler forms and measures.
method Introduces new extremal potentials and measures for collections of Kähler forms.
result New extremal potentials and measures coincide with classical ones when the collection is a singleton.

The paper establishes pressure gaps for manifolds with flat subtori singularities.

problem Understanding phase transitions in nonpositively curved manifolds with flat subtori.
method Derives a pressure gap criterion for closed rank 1 manifolds with specific singular sets and proves Hölder continuity of geometric potentials.
result Geometric potentials have pressure gaps and no phase transitions under certain curvature constraints.

Motivated by the recent applications of game-theoretical learning techniques to the design of distributed control systems, we study a class of control problems that can be formulated as potential games with continuous action sets, and we propose an actor-critic reinforcement learning algorithm that provably converges t…

2014-12-01abs ↗pdf ↗

Continuous solutions found for complex geometry equations.

problem Finding solutions to complex geometry equations on Hermitian manifolds.
method Proving existence of continuous quasi-plurisubharmonic solutions for specific measures.
result Existence of continuous quasi-plurisubharmonic solutions for measures dominated by capacity.

We study the modularity of the genus zero open Gromov-Witten potentials and its generating matrix factorizations for elliptic orbifolds. These objects constructed by Lagrangian Floer theory are a priori well-defined only around the large volume limit. It follows from modularity that they can be analytically continued o…

2014-12-03abs ↗pdf ↗

Stochastic mirror descent improves performance on ensemble models.

problem Improving performance of ensemble models using stochastic mirror descent.
method Utilizes mirror potential to influence training algorithm's implicit bias, mapping evolution to continuous time process.
result Converges to a nonlinear PDE in asymptotic regime of large networks, with mirror potential affecting gradient flow.

An original method, assuming potential and kinetic energy for prices and conservation of their sum is developed for forecasting exchanges. Connections with power law are shown. Semiempirical applications on S&P500, DJIA, and NASDAQ predict a coming recession in them. An emerging market, Istanbul Stock Exchange index IS…

2005-06-10abs ↗pdf ↗

We first analyze the integrated density of states (IDS) of periodic Schrödinger operators on an amenable covering manifold. A criterion for the continuity of the IDS at a prescribed energy is given along with examples of operators with both continuous and discontinuous IDS'. Subsequently, alloy-type perturbations of th…

2007-05-08abs ↗pdf ↗

Proves simplicity of Lyapunov exponents for specific Anosov flows.

problem Proving all Lyapunov exponents have multiplicity 1 for certain Anosov flows.
method Perturbative results for flows, modification of eigenvalues, Markov partition, and simplicity criterion.
result In a C1C^1-open and CkC^k-dense set of Anosov flows, all Lyapunov exponents have multiplicity 1.

In this paper a growth estimate on the soliton potential is shown for a large class of cohomogeneity one manifolds. This is used to construct continuous families of complete steady and expanding Ricci solitons in the set-ups of Lü-Page-Pope and Dancer-Wang. It also provides a different approach to the two summands syst…

2017-10-30abs ↗pdf ↗

Belief propagation (BP) is a popular method for performing probabilistic inference on graphical models. In this work, we enhance BP and propose self-guided belief propagation (SBP) that incorporates the pairwise potentials only gradually. This homotopy continuation method converges to a unique solution and increases th…

2018-12-04abs ↗pdf ↗

General lower bounds on neural network approximation in L^p norm.

problem Fundamental limits of neural network expressivity.
method General lower bound proof on approximation in L^p norm, applied to feed-forward neural networks.
result Neural networks can't approximate certain functions as well as previously thought.