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48 results for Spectral Theory

A theory of feature geometry using spectral analysis of weight matrices.

problem Current methods decompose neural network activations into sparse linear features, losing geometric structure.
method Develops a theory by analyzing the spectra of weight-derived matrices, introducing the frame operator.
result Features collapse onto single eigenspaces, organizing into tight frames, and admit discrete classification.

The study reveals the spectral structure of attention layers and its implications for generalization.

problem Understanding the spectral structure and generalization of trained attention layers.
method Empirical risk minimization in a single-head tied-attention layer, using random matrix theory, spin-glass theory, and approximate message passing.
result Exact high-dimensional characterization of training and test error, interpolation and recovery thresholds, and spectrum of the key and query matrices.

We introduce the notion of a Khovanov-Floer theory. Roughly, such a theory assigns a filtered chain complex over Z/2 to a link diagram such that (1) the E_2 page of the resulting spectral sequence is naturally isomorphic to the Khovanov homology of the link; (2) this filtered complex behaves nicely under planar isotopy…

2015-09-15abs ↗pdf ↗

Spectral portfolio theory links neural networks to wealth dynamics via SGD weight matrices.

problem Understanding wealth dynamics from neural network training.
method Direct identification of weight matrices as portfolio allocation matrices, linking SGD forces to portfolio dynamics.
result Spectral properties of SGD weight matrices transition between additive and multiplicative regimes, influencing wealth dynamics.

We consider spectral sequences in smooth generalized cohomology theories, including differential generalized cohomology theories. The main differential spectral sequences will be of the Atiyah-Hirzebruch (AHSS) type, where we provide a filtration by the Cech resolution of smooth manifolds. This allows for systematic st…

2016-05-11abs ↗pdf ↗

Constructs equivariant spectral flow for Dirac-type operators on manifolds.

problem Calculating spectral flow for Dirac-type operators on manifolds with group actions.
method Equivariant spectral flow construction for paths of Dirac-type operators on manifolds.
result Relates delocalised η-invariants and ρ-invariants for different positive scalar curvature metrics.

Study approximates top Lyapunov exponents for surface mapping classes.

problem Approximating topological Lyapunov exponents for surface mapping classes.
method Periodic approximation and joint spectral radius extension.
result Top Lyapunov exponents can be approximated by periodic orbits.

The Khovanov homology of a link in S3S^3 and the Heegaard Floer homology of its branched double cover are related through a spectral sequence constructed by Ozsváth and Szabó. This spectral sequence has topological applications but is difficult to compute. We build an isomorphic spectral sequence whose underlying filte…

2015-10-09abs ↗pdf ↗

The spectral flow theorem is applied to operators on finite intervals.

problem Operators on finite intervals without boundary conditions are not Fredholm.
method Interpolation theory is used to define boundary conditions making the operators Fredholm. The spectral flow theorem is applied to find the Fredholm index.
result The Fredholm index is given by the spectral flow of the operator path.

We construct a canonical noncommutative spectral triple for every oriented closed Riemannian manifold, which represents the fundamental class in the twisted K-homology of the manifold. This so-called "projective spectral triple" is Morita equivalent to the well-known commutative spin spectral triple provided that the m…

2010-08-04abs ↗pdf ↗

Study polynomial cubic differentials on Riemann surfaces using spectral networks.

problem Characterize polynomial cubic differentials with saddle connections or critical tripods.
method Introduced spectral core, refined classical core concept, and applied Gaiotto-Moore-Neitzke's algorithm.
result Completely characterized polynomial cubic differentials up to degree 3, including wall-and-chamber structure.

Introduces internal Lagrangians for differential equations and connects them to presymplectic structures.

problem Understanding the geometry of differential equations and their solutions.
method Develops a spectral sequence related to internal Lagrangians and investigates connections to presymplectic structures.
result Interprets a term in Vinogradov's spectral sequence for gauge theories.

Study Berry connections for 2d GLSMs, linking to cohomology theories.

problem Quantise ground states of 2d (2,2)(2,2) GLSMs on a circle.
method Relate periodic monopole solutions to difference modules and vector bundles with filtrations.
result Derive novel difference equations for brane amplitudes and vortex partition functions.

Proposes a new gauge theory for fuzzy geometries using finite-dimensional algebras.

problem Modeling fuzzy geometries in noncommutative geometry.
method Introduces a Yang-Mills-Higgs matrix model based on gauge matrix spectral triples.
result States Yang-Mills-Higgs theory as an explicit random multimatrix model.

The aim of the present article is to give an overview of spectral theory on metric graphs guided by spectral geometry on discrete graphs and manifolds. We present the basic concept of metric graphs and natural Laplacians acting on it and explicitly allow infinite graphs. Motivated by the general form of a Laplacian on …

2007-12-10abs ↗pdf ↗

Proves spectral inequality and null-controllability for elliptic operators on closed manifolds.

problem Proving spectral inequalities and null-controllability for elliptic pseudo-differential operators.
method Periodization approach in time inspired by global pseudo-differential calculus.
result Established spectral inequality and null-controllability for elliptic operators on closed manifolds.

Study approximates sub-Riemannian structures with Riemannian metrics and analyzes spectral convergence.

problem Approximating sub-Riemannian structures for analysis.
method Constructing Riemannian metrics tailored to sub-Riemannian structures and studying spectral convergence.
result Riemannian volumes converge to Popp's volume and spectral convergence of Laplace operators is studied.

We consider a continuous curve of linear elliptic formally self-adjoint differential operators of first order with smooth coefficients over a compact Riemannian manifold with boundary together with a continuous curve of global elliptic boundary value problems. We express the spectral flow of the resulting continuous fa…

2005-04-07abs ↗pdf ↗

We study spectral asymptotics for the Laplace operator on differential forms on a Riemannian foliated manifold equipped with a bundle-like metric in the case when the metric is blown up in directions normal to the leaves of the foliation. The asymptotical formula for the eigenvalue distribution function is obtained. Th…

1995-06-13abs ↗pdf ↗

Study spectral settings of generalized Laplacians on homogeneous spaces.

problem Understanding the spectral properties of generalized Laplacians on compact homogeneous spaces.
method Investigates the generic spectral configuration of operators on GG-invariant metrics on M=G/KM=G/K.
result The spectral setting depends on GG-isometries and hidden symmetries.

This paper provides a full controlled version of algebraic KK-theory. This includes a rich array of assembly maps; the controlled assembly isomorphism theorem identifying the controlled group with homology; and the stability theorem describing the behavior of the inverse limit as the control parameter goes to 0. There…

2004-02-24abs ↗pdf ↗

Spectral methods predict long-term signals from linear and nonlinear systems.

problem Forecasting temporal signals from linear and nonlinear systems with arbitrary sampling.
method Introduces a spectral algorithm for linear signals and extends it to nonlinear systems using Koopman theory.
result The spectral methods achieve high accuracy in forecasting and uncertainty quantification.

The paper generalizes index theory for periodic manifolds and proves equivalence of signatures for tori.

problem Generalizing index theory for periodic manifolds and proving signature equivalence for tori.
method Periodic index theory and spectral flow for elliptic complexes, surgery formula for singular instanton homology.
result Equivalence of signatures for essentially embedded tori and surgery formula for singular instanton homology.

New spectral theory for non-associative algebras with applications to Moufang dynamics.

problem Spectral theory of non-associative algebras and their applications.
method Introducing almost periodic Banach--Malcev algebras and analyzing their spectral properties.
result Spectral characterization and continuous functional calculus for almost periodic derivations.

New theorem shows gaps in magnetic Schrödinger operator spectra for large coupling.

problem Understanding gaps in spectra of magnetic Schrödinger operators.
method Analyzes spectral properties of non-periodic magnetic Schrödinger operators.
result Spectral projections of large coupling operators vanish in K-theory.

We study the relationship between Bar-Natan's perturbation in Khovanov homology and Szabo's geometric spectral sequence, and construct a link invariant that generalizes both into a common theory. We study a few properties of the new invariant, and introduce a family of s-invariants from the new theory in the same spiri…

2014-10-10abs ↗pdf ↗