We propose a physics-based method to learn environmental fields (EFs) using a mobile robot. Common purely data-driven methods require prohibitively many measurements to accurately learn such complex EFs. Alternatively, physics-based models provide global knowledge of EFs but require experimental validation, depend on u…
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On the Integration of Physics-Based Machine Learning with Hierarchical Bayesian Modeling Techniquesstat.ML
Combines physics-based ML with hierarchical Bayesian techniques for better model performance.
problem Lack of physical knowledge in black-box machine learning models.
method Embeds physics-based models into Gaussian Process mean function and uses kernel machines to characterize discrepancies.
result Improved model performance under blind conditions through integration of physics-based knowledge.
Localization of unknown faults in industrial systems is a difficult task for data-driven diagnosis methods. The classification performance of many machine learning methods relies on the quality of training data. Unknown faults, for example faults not represented in training data, can be detected using, for example, ano…
Machine learning in context of physical systems merits a re-examination of the learning strategy. In addition to data, one can leverage a vast library of physical prior models (e.g. kinematics, fluid flow, etc) to perform more robust inference. The nascent sub-field of \emph{physics-based learning} (PBL) studies the bl…
Researchers use GANs to infer physics-based inverse problems, quantifying uncertainty and promoting generalizability.
problem Quantifying uncertainty in physics-based inverse problems.
method Trained conditional Wasserstein GANs with U-Net architecture and conditional instance normalization.
result The approach effectively samples from the posterior and promotes generalizability with out-of-distribution samples.
Many applications require the ability to judge uncertainty of time-series forecasts. Uncertainty is often specified as point-wise error bars around a mean or median forecast. Due to temporal dependencies, such a method obscures some information. We would ideally have a way to query the posterior probability of the enti…
We develop a proxy model based on deep learning methods to accelerate the simulations of oil reservoirs--by three orders of magnitude--compared to industry-strength physics-based PDE solvers. This paper describes a new architectural approach to this task, accompanied by a thorough experimental evaluation on a publicly …
PFPN: Continuous Control of Physically Simulated Characters using Particle Filtering Policy Networkcs.LG
PFPN uses particle filtering to improve character control in physics-based simulations.
problem Premature commitment to suboptimal actions in high-dimensional continuous control problems for articulated characters.
method Proposes a particle-based action policy using particle filtering to dynamically explore and discretize the action space.
result Demonstrates better imitation performance and robustness to external perturbations compared to Gaussian policies.
In this paper, we present our approach to solve a physics-based reinforcement learning challenge "Learning to Run" with objective to train physiologically-based human model to navigate a complex obstacle course as quickly as possible. The environment is computationally expensive, has a high-dimensional continuous actio…
This paper introduces a framework for combining scientific knowledge of physics-based models with neural networks to advance scientific discovery. This framework, termed physics-guided neural networks (PGNN), leverages the output of physics-based model simulations along with observational features in a hybrid modeling …
We enhance autonomous materials research with problem-aware models.
problem Complex decision-making in autonomous materials.
method Bayesian framework, machine learning, physics-based models, operational considerations.
result Improved models reflect problem-specific structure.
GINNs: Graph-Informed Neural Networks for Multiscale Physicsphysics.comp-ph
GINNs combine deep learning with PGMs for physics-based multiscale systems.
problem Intrinsic computational bottlenecks and lack of sufficient data for QoI estimation.
method Hybrid approach combining deep learning with probabilistic graphical models, informed by structured priors for CVs.
result GINNs produce tight confidence intervals for non-Gaussian QoIs.
A physics-based method improves data interpolators and regression tasks.
problem Improving accuracy and efficiency in function learning.
method Inspired by statistical mechanics, introduces corrections to minimize energy.
result Improves performance in interpolation and regression tasks, especially in high-dimensional spaces.
A physics-based domain adaptation framework for modelling and forecasting building energy systemscs.LG
Physics-based framework improves building energy forecasting.
problem Lack of physical correspondence in machine learning models for building energy systems.
method Combines LTI SSMs with subspace-based domain adaptation (SDA).
result Physics-derived subspaces align with data-derived subspaces for better forecasting.
Physics-based deep learning improves fiber-optic communication efficiency.
problem Improving signal propagation in fiber-optic communication systems.
method Parameterizing the split-step method of solving the nonlinear Schrödinger equation as a deep neural network.
result Filters can be pruned to as few as 3 taps/step without sacrificing performance.
Sig-PCA integrates model outputs and observations to correct model biases.
problem Improving model accuracy and reliability by correcting biases and numerical approximations.
method Sig-PCA framework that combines summary statistics from model outputs with localized observations via a neural network.
result Corrects model outputs to align closely with observational data, preserving essential statistical information.
Optimal sensor placement minimizes information loss from simulations.
problem Designing efficient sensor networks for spatiotemporal processes.
method Model-based sensor placement criterion with sparse variational inference and Gauss-Markov priors.
result Our method identifies sensor networks that minimize information loss from simulated data.
Integrating Scientific Knowledge with Machine Learning for Engineering and Environmental Systemsphysics.comp-ph
Paper integrates ML with physics models for engineering and environmental challenges.
problem Complex science and engineering problems require new methodologies combining physics-based models and ML.
method Structured overview of integrating physics-based models with ML techniques.
result Taxonomy of existing techniques and potential research gaps identified.
In this note, we derive an approximation for the mean curvature normal vector on vertices of triangulated surface meshes from the Young-Laplace equation and the force balance principle. We then demonstrate that the approximation expression from our physics-based derivation is equivalent to the discrete Laplace-Beltrami…
In this paper, we introduce a novel framework for combining scientific knowledge within physics-based models and recurrent neural networks to advance scientific discovery in many dynamical systems. We will first describe the use of outputs from physics-based models in learning a hybrid-physics-data model. Then, we furt…
A deep neural network based architecture was constructed to predict amino acid side chain conformation with unprecedented accuracy. Amino acid side chain conformation prediction is essential for protein homology modeling and protein design. Current widely-adopted methods use physics-based energy functions to evaluate s…
Physics-consistent method improves seismic inversion accuracy.
problem Challenges in seismic full-waveform inversion (FWI) due to ill-posedness and high cost.
method Hybrid approach combining physics-based models with data-driven methodologies, incorporating physics into data augmentation.
result Physics-consistent data-driven inversion yields higher accuracy and better generalization.
Proposes a physics-informed VAE for disentangling physics from confounding influences.
problem Challenges in inferring and predicting physical systems under partial knowledge.
method Physics-informed variational autoencoder with adversarial training.
result Model successfully disentangles known physics from confounding influences.
PIML model improves hydrological predictions by blending physics and ML.
problem Hydrological models either lack predictive accuracy or fail to maintain physical consistency.
method Physics Informed Machine Learning (PIML) that integrates physics-based models and ML algorithms.
result PIML model outperforms both physics-based and ML models in predicting streamflow and evapotranspiration.
Interpretable Data-driven Methods for Subgrid-scale Closure in LES for Transcritical LOX/GCH4 Combustionphysics.flu-dyn
Study assesses data-driven and physics-based SGS models for transcritical combustion.
problem Challenges in simulating high-pressure combustion systems due to complex fluid behaviors.
method Comparison of physics-based and random forest machine learning models in turbulent transcritical non-premixed flames.
result Random forest models can effectively model subgrid stresses, providing insight into their formation.
A method constructs a stochastic surrogate from dimensionality reduction results for high-dimensional uncertainty quantification.
problem High-dimensional uncertainty quantification with physics-based models.
method Constructs a stochastic surrogate model from dimensionality reduction results.
result Preserves convenience of sequential dimensionality reduction and Gaussian process regression while overcoming limitations.
A digital twin for multi-scale systems uses physics-based and machine learning models.
problem Lack of application-specific details in digital twin technology.
method Strategically separates into physics-based and data-driven models; uses mixture of experts with Gaussian Process.
result Robust and accurate predictions at future time-steps for multi-scale systems.
Method reduces model bias in water temperature prediction using physics-guided GNNs.
problem Model bias in traditional physics-based models across different income and education levels.
method Physics-guided GNNs with refined neighbor selection and weights.
result Preserves equitable performance across different sensitive groups in the Delaware River Basin.
Bayesian hybrid models fuse physics-based insights with machine learning constructs to correct for systematic bias. In this paper, we compare Bayesian hybrid models against physics-based glass-box and Gaussian process black-box surrogate models. We consider ballistic firing as an illustrative case study for a Bayesian …
Bayesian Deep Learning tackles inverse problems with neural networks and approximate computations.
problem Solving inverse problems with indirect measurements and uncertainties.
method Bayesian Deep Learning, using neural networks and approximate computations.
result Effective solutions for inverse problems using Bayesian Deep Learning.
A hybrid ML method improves ship response predictions across different sea conditions.
problem Improving accuracy and generalizability of ML methods for ship response predictions.
method A hybrid machine learning method that corrects forces in a low-fidelity equation of motion.
result The hybrid method offers improved prediction accuracy and generalizability compared to benchmarks.
Many machine learning image classifiers are vulnerable to adversarial attacks, inputs with perturbations designed to intentionally trigger misclassification. Current adversarial methods directly alter pixel colors and evaluate against pixel norm-balls: pixel perturbations smaller than a specified magnitude, according t…
New model learns better policies from expert demonstrations with higher efficiency.
problem Learning accurate policies from expert demonstrations with high efficiency.
method Generative adversarial imitation learning (GAIL) model that learns -divergence automatically.
result Learns better policies with higher data efficiency in physics-based control tasks.
Generative models improve digital twins for structures with uncertainties.
problem Uncertainty in structural modelling limits deterministic models.
method Two types of generative models: physics-based SFE and data-driven cGANs.
result Data-driven cGANs outperform physics-based models in nonlinear structures.
Novel method uses deep generative models for efficient Bayesian inverse problem solving.
problem Efficiently solving inverse problems with large, discrete fields and limited prior information.
method Bayesian inference with deep generative models in low-dimensional latent space.
result Accurate and reliable uncertainty estimates for large-scale inverse problems.
Sequential geophysical and flow inversion to characterize fracture networks in subsurface systemscs.CE
Subsurface applications including geothermal, geological carbon sequestration, oil and gas, etc., typically involve maximizing either the extraction of energy or the storage of fluids. Characterizing the subsurface is extremely complex due to heterogeneity and anisotropy. Due to this complexity, there are uncertainties…
Residual generation helps diagnose engine faults using neural networks.
problem Fault diagnosis in engines with unknown classes and limited data.
method Grey-box recurrent neural networks incorporating physical insights.
result Improved fault classification and root cause identification.
New methods quantify uncertainties in AI weather forecasts.
problem Uncertainty in AI weather predictions.
method Comparing ensemble and post-hoc uncertainty quantification methods.
result Probabilistic forecasts improve over ensemble physics-based models.
A deep learning approach solves probabilistic inverse problems with physical constraints.
problem Solving inverse problems with large inferred vectors and prior samples.
method Uses conditional Wasserstein generative adversarial networks (cWGAN) with full gradient penalty.
result Improves accuracy and robustness in sampling and solving inverse problems.
The large thermal capacity of buildings enables heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems to be exploited as demand response (DR) resources. Optimal DR of HVAC units is challenging, particularly for multi-zone buildings, because this requires detailed physics-based models of zonal temperature variations…
Due to the lack of information such as the space environment condition and resident space objects' (RSOs') body characteristics, current orbit predictions that are solely grounded on physics-based models may fail to achieve required accuracy for collision avoidance and have led to satellite collisions already. This pap…
ASPIRE improves amortized posterior inference for Bayesian inverse problems.
problem Bayesian inverse problems are computationally challenging due to uncertainty quantification.
method Iterative refinement of amortized posteriors using physics-based and summary statistics.
result ASPIRE achieves better posterior approximations with minimal extra computations.
Semi-parametric framework for nonlinear system identification
problem Nonlinear system identification
method Orthogonal Gaussian process regression
result Interpretable models from incomplete physics
We propose a geometric approach to dynamical equations of physics, based on the idea of the Tulczyjew triple. We show the evolution of these concepts, starting with the roots lying in the variational calculus for statics, through Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, and concluding with Tulczyjew triples for classical …
The paper extends physics-based information maximization to complex bandit problems.
problem Designing efficient decision-making policies for complex bandit problems.
method Information and free-energy maximization principles adapted to three distinct bandit types.
result Information maximization leads to strong performance in complex bandit problems.
This paper presents a physics-based data-driven method to learn predictive reduced-order models (ROMs) from high-fidelity simulations, and illustrates it in the challenging context of a single-injector combustion process. The method combines the perspectives of model reduction and machine learning. Model reduction brin…
CityTFT models urban building energy using a data-driven approach.
problem Current UBEM methods are time-consuming and based on physics.
method CityTFT uses a TFT framework with an augmented loss function.
result CityTFT predicts energy demands with high accuracy.
Physics-based simulations are often used to model and understand complex physical systems and processes in domains like fluid dynamics. Such simulations, although used frequently, have many limitations which could arise either due to the inability to accurately model a physical process owing to incomplete knowledge abo…