NACs learn modular neural architectures without domain knowledge.
problem Jointly learn module configuration and execution without domain knowledge.
method Jointly trains two systems: module configuration and execution.
result Improves low-shot adaptation and OOD robustness.
A new router uses attention-based reinforcement learning to solve detailed routing problems efficiently.
problem Solving detailed routing in integrated circuits while adhering to complex design rules.
method Attention-based reinforcement learning applied to track-assignment detailed routing.
result The attention router achieves over 100x acceleration compared to a genetic router without sacrificing solution quality.
We propose a neural information processing system which is obtained by re-purposing the function of a biological neural circuit model, to govern simulated and real-world control tasks. Inspired by the structure of the nervous system of the soil-worm, C. elegans, we introduce Neuronal Circuit Policies (NCPs), defined as…
Investigates the fundamental components of attention mechanisms.
problem Understanding the building blocks of attention in deep learning.
method Classified and studied three key mechanisms: additive, multiplicative output, and synaptic attention.
result Additive activation attention is central in proofs of lower bounds.
PNCs balance tractability and expressiveness in probabilistic modeling.
problem Balancing tractability and expressiveness in probabilistic models.
method Introduce probabilistic neural circuits (PNCs) as a mix of Bayesian networks and neural networks.
result PNCs are powerful function approximators.
Bayesian approach optimizes quantum circuits for noisy hardware.
problem Optimizing parameterized quantum circuits on noisy quantum hardware.
method Reformulate classical optimisation as Bayesian posterior, combining cost function and prior distribution. Apply dimension reduction and posterior sampling strategies.
result Bayesian approach generates faster, less noisy circuits than classical methods.
Quantum mechanics is inherently probabilistic in light of Born's rule. Using quantum circuits as probabilistic generative models for classical data exploits their superior expressibility and efficient direct sampling ability. However, training of quantum circuits can be more challenging compared to classical neural net…
Quantum neural tangent kernels help understand variational quantum circuits in machine learning.
problem Designing and predicting performance of variational quantum circuits.
method Using quantum neural tangent kernels and dynamical equations for loss functions.
result Analytical solutions for training dynamics in variational quantum circuits.
The statistical complexity of quantum circuits is studied using Rademacher complexity.
problem Measuring the richness of quantum hypothesis spaces.
method Applying Rademacher complexity to quantum circuits, investigating dependencies on resources, depth, width, and input/output registers.
result Bounds on the capacity of quantum neural networks constrained by circuit depth, width, and resource measures.
CREIMBO models diverse brain activity by identifying hidden neural sub-circuits and their non-stationary interactions.
problem Lack of alignment in neural recordings limits analysis of brain-wide dynamics.
method CREIMBO learns a unified model of neural dynamics by assuming multiple hidden global sub-circuits representing ensemble interactions.
result CREIMBO discovers session-specific neural ensembles and their non-stationary interactions, revealing cross-subject neural mechanisms.
Bayesian optimization with neural networks improves analog circuit synthesis efficiency.
problem Analog circuit synthesis optimization with improved efficiency.
method Bayesian optimization using neural networks to learn and predict circuit parameters.
result Neural-network-based Gaussian process model provides more accurate predictions and accelerates optimization.
Paper analyzes neural network complexity for planning problems.
problem Understanding neural network complexity for planning policies.
method Circuit complexity analysis for relational neural networks.
result Three classes of planning problems identified based on network complexity.
Paper develops data-driven compact models for diodes.
problem Manual and time-consuming compact model development.
method Machine Learning techniques for automation.
result Data-driven models accurately predict diode behavior.
CSM-NN uses neural networks to speed up and improve the accuracy of logic circuit simulations.
problem Inaccurate and slow simulation of complex circuits with billions of transistors.
method Current Source Model (CSM) combined with optimized neural network structures and parallel processing.
result Reduces simulation time by up to 6x on CPUs and 15x on GPUs with less than 2% error.
Combines neural networks and logic circuits for interpretable, accurate, and cost-effective learning.
problem Lack of generalizability and interpretability in neural networks and high hardware cost in logic circuits.
method Trains a neural network, then translates it to random forests, and finally to AND-Inverter logic.
result The pipeline maintains greater accuracy and minimizes logic complexity.
Quantum circuit Born machines are generative models which represent the probability distribution of classical dataset as quantum pure states. Computational complexity considerations of the quantum sampling problem suggest that the quantum circuits exhibit stronger expressibility compared to classical neural networks. O…
Analyzes dynamics of quantum neural networks, predicting exponential decay of training error.
problem Understanding convergence rate of quantum neural networks training.
method Analytic theory for gradient descent dynamics of wide quantum neural networks.
result Simple analytic formula predicts exponential decay of training error.
Bayesian model detects altered neural circuits in MCI patients.
problem Detecting altered neural circuits in Mild Cognitive Impairment patients.
method Hierarchical Bayesian recurrent state space model.
result Model discovers latent states predominantly observed in MCI patients.
Study on functions computed by deep-layered machines finds same distribution in neural networks and Boolean circuits.
problem Understanding the space of functions computed by deep-layered machines.
method Investigation of Boolean functions on random-layered machines, including neural networks and Boolean circuits.
result The space of functions computed at large depth limit is characterized and the macroscopic entropy of Boolean functions is either monotonically increasing or decreasing with depth.
Study shows how specialized attention circuits emerge during transformer training.
problem Understanding the mechanisms of transformer training dynamics at large scales.
method Controlled sparse modular addition task; monitoring token evolution via visual sandbox.
result Specialized attention circuits (clustering heads) naturally emerge during training.
Metalearned neural circuit performs inference over open classes.
problem Nonparametric Bayesian models' practical barriers in real-world applications.
method Extract inductive bias from nonparametric Bayesian model and transfer to neural network.
result Metalearned neural circuit achieves comparable or better performance than particle filter-based methods.
Deep neural networks predict CVCM track circuit failures early.
problem Subtle anomalies in CVCM track circuits lead to failures, causing disruptions.
method Deep neural networks classify anomalies before they escalate.
result Deep neural networks achieve 99.31% overall accuracy in detecting CVCM failures.
A brain-inspired spiking Transformer reduces energy consumption and enhances interpretability.
problem Energy inefficiency and lack of interpretability in Transformer models.
method Spiking STDP Transformer using spike-timing-dependent plasticity (STDP) for self-attention.
result Achieves 94.35% and 78.08% accuracy on CIFAR-10 and CIFAR-100 datasets respectively, with 88.47% energy reduction.
This study shows neural nets can approximate Turing machines with meaningful statistical properties.
problem Theoretical limitations in approximating Turing machines with neural networks.
method Formal definition of statistically meaningful approximation, analysis of boolean circuits and Turing machines using neural nets.
result Transformers can statistically meaningfully approximate Turing machines with polynomial sample complexity.
Quantum mechanics fundamentally forbids deterministic discrimination of quantum states and processes. However, the ability to optimally distinguish various classes of quantum data is an important primitive in quantum information science. In this work, we train near-term quantum circuits to classify data represented by …
Study explores how neural networks and Transformers learn modular arithmetic with multiple inputs.
problem Understanding how neural networks and Transformers learn modular arithmetic with multiple inputs.
method Analytical characterization of features learned by neural networks and Transformers, focusing on margin maximization and Fourier spectra.
result Neural networks and Transformers require a minimum neuron count of \( m \geq 2^{2k-2} \cdot (p-1) \) to solve modular addition problems with \( k \) inputs and modulus \( p \).
Deep convolutional neural networks (CNNs) have demonstrated impressive performance on visual object classification tasks. In addition, it is a useful model for predication of neuronal responses recorded in visual system. However, there is still no clear understanding of what CNNs learn in terms of visual neuronal circu…
Neural circuits integrate continuous dynamics efficiently.
problem Efficiently integrating continuous neural dynamics for simulation and learning.
method Compact neural circuits for Runge-Kutta and Adams-Bashforth-Moulton methods.
result Equivalence of neural and numerical integration for polynomial systems.
SymCircuit learns PC structure via entropy-regularized RL, improving inference efficiency and accuracy.
problem Greedy algorithms in PC structure learning lead to suboptimal solutions.
method Entropy-regularized reinforcement learning to train a learned generative policy for PC structure inference.
result SymCircuit learns the optimal policy as a tempered Bayesian posterior, improving inference efficiency and accuracy.
We consider efficiency in the implementation of deep neural networks. Hardware accelerators are gaining interest as machine learning becomes one of the drivers of high-performance computing. In these accelerators, the directed graph describing a neural network can be implemented as a directed graph describing a Boolean…
The state-of-the-art machine learning approaches are based on classical von Neumann computing architectures and have been widely used in many industrial and academic domains. With the recent development of quantum computing, researchers and tech-giants have attempted new quantum circuits for machine learning tasks. How…
In this paper, we firstly introduce a method to efficiently implement large-scale high-dimensional convolution with realistic memristor-based circuit components. An experiment verified simulator is adapted for accurate prediction of analog crossbar behavior. An improved conversion algorithm is developed to convert conv…
Neural circuits contain heterogeneous groups of neurons that differ in type, location, connectivity, and basic response properties. However, traditional methods for dimensionality reduction and clustering are ill-suited to recovering the structure underlying the organization of neural circuits. In particular, they do n…
A fast method for learning MZI parameters in optical neural networks.
problem Time-consuming learning of MZI parameters in optical neural networks.
method Customized complex-valued derivatives and a chain rule for Wirtinger derivatives, incorporated into a function module.
result 20 times faster learning compared to conventional AD in MNIST task.
Deep networks can be understood as logical circuits, improving interpretability and generalization.
problem Lack of interpretability in deep neural networks.
method Hierarchical decomposition of DNN discrete classification map into logical combinations of intermediate classifiers.
result Deep networks can be interpreted as logical circuits with improved generalization.
RNNs trained on head direction task mimic brain's compass and shifter neurons.
problem Modeling brain's head direction system using neural networks.
method Optimized recurrent neural networks trained on angular velocity integration.
result RNNs naturally emerge with compass and shifter neuron-like properties.
Motivated by the resurgence of neural networks in being able to solve complex learning tasks we undertake a study of high depth networks using ReLU gates which implement the function x↦max{0,x}. We try to understand the role of depth in such neural networks by showing size lowerbounds against such network …
Quantum self-attention boosts automated market maker performance in crypto trading.
problem Improving automated market maker rebalancing in crypto trading.
method Quantum Adaptive Self-Attention (QASA) using variational quantum circuits and softmax attention.
result QASA-Sequence variant achieves best single-model risk-adjusted performance in crypto trading.
Generating eye diagrams by using a circuit simulator can be very computationally intensive, especially in the presence of nonlinearities. It often involves multiple Newton-like iterations at every time step when a SPICE-like circuit simulator handles a nonlinear system in the transient regime. In this paper, we leverag…
While on some natural distributions, neural-networks are trained efficiently using gradient-based algorithms, it is known that learning them is computationally hard in the worst-case. To separate hard from easy to learn distributions, we observe the property of local correlation: correlation between local patterns of t…
Temporal Functional Circuits explain KAN forecasts with interpretable edge functions.
problem Lack of mechanistic explanations in KAN forecasting.
method Transform KAN edge functions into faithful, temporally grounded explanations using a gated residual KAN.
result Gated KAN achieves lower MSE than linear-only models on regime-switching signals.
VOWEL trains WTA-SNNs for multi-valued events, overcoming resource limitations.
problem Training WTA-SNNs for multi-valued events is challenging due to non-differentiability and recurrent behavior.
method Develops a variational online local training rule (VOWEL) for WTA-SNNs using local pre- and post-synaptic information and a common reward signal.
result VOWEL outperforms conventional binary SNNs in real-world neuromorphic datasets with multi-valued events.
The focus of this paper is on intrinsic methods to detect overfitting. By intrinsic methods, we mean methods that rely only on the model and the training data, as opposed to traditional methods (we call them extrinsic methods) that rely on performance on a test set or on bounds from model complexity. We propose a famil…
Quantum circuits optimize financial portfolios faster than classical methods.
problem Dynamic portfolio optimization in financial markets.
method Variational Quantum Circuits for reinforcement learning.
result Quantum agents outperform classical RL models in risk-adjusted performance.
Study evaluates capacity and trainability of parametrized quantum circuits.
problem Finding the best type of circuits for hybrid quantum-classical algorithms.
method Geometric structure of parameter space, effective quantum dimension, and circuit expressiveness.
result Identifies a transition in quantum geometry leading to decay of quantum natural gradient for deep circuits.
Complex architectures of biological neural circuits, such as parallel processing pathways, has been behaviorally implicated in many cognitive studies. However, the theoretical consequences of circuit complexity on neural computation have only been explored in limited cases. Here, we introduce a mechanism by which direc…
The paper tests if LLMs' capabilities are executed by small subnetworks (circuits).
problem Understanding how LLMs execute their capabilities.
method Formalized criteria for circuits, developed hypothesis tests, applied to six circuits.
result Synthetic circuits align with idealized properties, while Transformer circuits vary in their alignment.
A new SNN learning algorithm for energy-efficient VLSI circuits.
problem Designing energy-efficient SNNs for VLSI implementation.
method Temporal coding, analog VLSI, resistive memory.
result Classification accuracy comparable to state-of-the-art temporal coding SNN algorithms.