Link signature limit depends on linking matrix under specific polynomial condition.
problem Limits of Tristam-Levine signature function under precise polynomial conditions.
method Analysis of Alexander polynomial and linking matrix.
result Limit of Tristam-Levine signature at 1 determined by linking matrix under specific polynomial condition.
A simplified proof for satellite knot signatures.
problem Proving Litherland's formula for satellite knots.
method Uses linear algebra and basic knot theory.
result A new, elementary proof of the signature formula.
We give an explicit construction of linearly independent families of knots arbitrarily deep in the (n)-solvable filtration of the knot concordance group using the ρ^1-invariant. A difference between previous constructions of infinite rank subgroups in the concordance group and ours is that the deepest infecting knots i…
We study properties of the signature function of the torus knot Tp,q. First we provide a very elementary proof of the formula for the integral of the signatures over the circle. We obtain also a closed formula for the Tristram--Levine signature of a torus knot in terms of Dedekind sums.
We compute the average Tristram---Levine signature of any graph link with positive weights in a three sphere, generalizing the results of Kirby and Melvin. The main tools are the Neumann's algorithm for computing the equivariant signatures of graph links and the Reciprocity Law for Dedekind sums.
Study the four-genus of torus knot sums, focusing on how it changes with coefficients.
problem Determining the four-genus of torus knot sums for varying coefficients.
method Analyzing three types of examples using Tristram-Levine signature and Upsilon functions.
result Surprising interplay between signatures and Upsilon functions in some cases.
To each unit complex number with positive imaginary part there is defined a Tristram-Levine knot signature function. The set of all such signature functions is linearly independent as a set of functions defined on the set of all knots. The set of averaged signature functions forms a linearly independent set of homomoro…
The paper generalizes knot signatures to tori using representations and invariants.
problem Generalizing knot signatures to tori and defining new invariants.
method Defining a signed count of irreducible representations for tori complements and relating it to known invariants.
result Defines a new invariant for tori that recovers known invariants and connects to Floer homology.
We extend several classical invariants of links in the 3-sphere to links in so-called quasi-cylinders. These invariants include the linking number, the Seifert form, the Alexander module, the Alexander-Conway polynomial and the Murasugi-Tristram-Levine signatures.
Study two homomorphisms to rational homology sphere group, proving new results on knot concordance.
problem Understanding knot concordance and homology sphere groups.
method Analyzing homomorphisms and using Tristram-Levine signatures.
result Knot concordant to a knot with determinant 1 if and only if it is smoothly slice.
The paper introduces signatures for virtual knots and applies them to study concordance.
problem Investigating the concordance of virtual knots and their slice genus.
method Defined Tristram-Levine signatures for almost classical knots, used Seifert pairing, and introduced parity projection.
result Established slice obstructions for all virtual knots and determined slice status for almost classical knots.
We use a knot invariant, namely the Tristram--Levine signature to study deformations of singular points of plane curves. We find a bound on the sum of M numbers over all singularities of a generic fiber in terms of the M number of the singularity at the central fiber and some topological data.
Rotors were introduced in Graph Theory by W.Tutte. The concept was adapted to Knot Theory as a generalization of mutation by Anstee, Przytycki and Rolfsen in 1987. In this paper we show that Tristram-Levine signature is preserved by orientation-preserving rotations. Moreover, we show that any link invariant obtained fr…
A symmetric matrix invariant is defined for oriented link diagrams.
problem Defining an invariant for oriented link diagrams.
method Defining a symmetric map τD from regions of an oriented link diagram to Z[x], corrected by the writhe. result The negative signature of τD, corrected by the writhe, conjecturally equals twice the Tristram-Levine signature function. We use topological methods to study various semicontinuity properties of spectra of singular points of plane algebraic curves and of polynomials in two variables at infinity. Using Seifert forms and the Tristram--Levine signatures of links, we reprove (in a slightly weaker version) a result obtained by Steenbrink and V…
Based on some analogies with the Hodge theory of isolated hypersurface singularities, we define Hodge-type numerical invariants (called H-numbers) of any, not necessarily algebraic, link in S3. They contain the same information as the (normalized) real Seifert matrix. We study their basic properties, we express the …
The paper proves a conjecture about satellite knots and their slice genus.
problem The topological slice genus of satellite knots and its bounds.
method Establishes the conjecture for a variant of the topological slice genus, the Z-slice genus.
result The topological slice genus of a satellite knot is bounded above by the sum of the slice genera of the knot and the pattern.
The paper revisits expected signatures in semimartingale models, providing new formulae and simplifying complexity.
problem Computing expected signatures in semimartingale models.
method Revisits and provides new formulae for computing expected signatures in a general semimartingale setting.
result Log-transform of expected signatures simplifies complexity, leading to signature cumulants.
Defines knot signature invariant using G-signature theorem.
problem No specific problem stated; focuses on knot theory.
method Uses G-signature theorem to define knot invariant.
result Defines an invariant for strongly invertible knots.
Deep signature/log-signature FBSDE algorithm improves accuracy and training time.
problem Solving FBSDEs with state and path dependent features.
method Incorporates deep signature/log-signature transformation into RNN model.
result Improves accuracy and training time compared to existing methods.
A well-known property of the signature of closed oriented 4n-dimensional manifolds is Novikov additivity, which states that if a manifold is split into two manifolds with boundary along an oriented smooth hypersurface, then the signature of the original manifold equals the sum of the signatures of the resulting manifol…
Maximum Levine-Tristram signature of torus knots follows a reduction formula.
problem Determining the maximum Levine-Tristram signature for torus knots.
method Proved a reduction formula analogous to Gordon-Litherland-Murasugi's classical signature result.
result Maximum Levine-Tristram signature of torus knots satisfies a reduction formula.
New findings on mesh group-planes validate Signature-inverse Theorem under specific conditions.
problem Invalidity of existing inverse theorems for mesh group-planes.
method Classification of three and five point meshes, analysis of joint invariant signatures.
result Valid conditions for the Signature-inverse Theorem in mesh group-planes.
Introduces flat discrete signatures for financial data analysis.
problem Representing financial data for machine learning without continuous transformation.
method Introduced flat discrete signatures and discrete signatures, generalizing flat discrete signatures.
result Flat discrete signatures can represent quadratic variation relevant in finance.
Method extracts cancer signatures from genome data, reducing noise and variability.
problem Identifying stable cancer signatures from noisy genomic data.
method Applied statistical risk models from finance to cancer genome data, using NMF.
result Extracted signatures have lower variability and improved stability.
This is a sequel to the paper "The signature package on Witt spaces, I. Index classes" by the same authors. In the first part we investigated, via a parametrix construction, the regularity properties of the signature operator on a stratified Witt pseudomanifold, proving, in particular, that one can define a K-homology …
We define the Analytical signature, the Hodge signature and the de Rham signature for a foliated manifold with boundary with foliation transverse to the boundary. We show that all these signatures coincide and a Hirzebruch formula is valid.
The paper examines the consistency of Lasso regression applied to signature analysis of time series data.
problem Consistency of Lasso regression in signature analysis of time series data.
method The paper studies the consistency of Lasso regression applied to signature analysis of time series data, both theoretically and numerically.
result The Lasso regression is consistent both asymptotically and in finite sample for certain types of time series and processes.
Study signatures of torus links and their cores using Neumann's equivariant signatures and Hirzebruch's formula.
problem Computing signatures of torus links and their cores.
method Use Neumann's equivariant signatures and rewrite Hirzebruch's formula for torus links (without cores) in terms of integral points in a parallelogram.
result Rewritten Hirzebruch's formula for torus links with cores using integral points in a parallelogram.
New methods price American options in rough volatility models.
problem Pricing American options under rough volatility.
method Integrating deep-signature and signature-kernel learning into optimal stopping problem solutions.
result Performance comparison in rough Heston and rough Bergomi models.
New signatures for knotted graphs linked to classical knot signatures.
problem Defining invariants for knotted trivalent graphs.
method Using branched covers to define and relate new signatures to classical knot signatures.
result Computable invariants for Kinoshita's knotted theta graph.
This paper extends the C*-signature to non-Witt spaces using noncommutative geometric methods.
problem Extending the signature to non-Witt spaces with noncommutative geometric methods.
method Noncommutative geometric methods, combinatorial framework, and comparison with analytical signature.
result Constructing the C*-signature on non-Witt spaces.
Paper generalizes path signature using fractional calculus for improved machine learning.
problem Improving path signature for machine learning applications.
method Introduces two new signatures inspired by fractional calculus and machine learning considerations.
result Significant accuracy improvements in handwritten digit recognition.
New method classifies signatures of group actions on Riemann surfaces.
problem Classifying signatures of group actions on Riemann surfaces.
method Analyzes arithmetic conditions first, then uses group theory.
result Complete list of signatures for every genus, subset that appears as group action.
Handwritten signature verification remains challenging, especially offline.
problem Discriminate genuine from forged signatures in static scenarios.
method Review of past research and analysis of recent advancements in Deep Learning.
result Deep Learning has shown promise in feature representation learning from signature images.
pySigLib speeds up signature-based computations on CPUs and GPUs.
problem Efficient signature-based computations on large datasets and long sequences.
method Optimised Python library for CPU and GPU, novel differentiation scheme.
result Accurate gradients at a fraction of the runtime of existing libraries.
Efficiently computes sparse signature coefficients using kernels.
problem Lack of efficient methods for sparse signature coefficients.
method Signature kernels and PDE-based methods.
result Sparse groups of signature coefficients can be isolated effectively.
Paper introduces branched signature model for efficient computation and data-driven applications.
problem Efficient computation and data-driven modeling of branched rough paths.
method Develops a universal approximation theorem and constructs an extension map to realize branched signatures.
result Explicit construction of branched signatures via an extension map for efficient computation.
New method calculates signatures of biquotients.
problem Signature calculation for homogeneous spaces.
method Generalization of Hirzebruch's computation to biquotients.
result Signature of biquotients computed for equal rank cases.
Path signatures improve hedging of exotic derivatives in non-Markovian models.
problem Hedging exotic derivatives under non-Markovian stochastic volatility models.
method Investigates path signatures in deep and shallow learning contexts, comparing neural networks and regression approaches.
result Path signatures outperform LSTM in most cases and yield more accurate results in hedging.
Knot signature function defined and conditions for its existence are given.
problem Defining and characterizing the signature function of knots.
method Presentation of necessary and sufficient conditions for a function to be a knot signature function.
result Conditions for a function to be the signature function of a knot are established.
Develops a new family of signature-changing models on metric manifolds.
problem Signature changes in metric manifolds.
method One-parameter family of Lorentz-Riemann models, local expressions around change.
result Generalizes existing signature-changing models.
We prove that the signature of an even, symmetric form on a finite rank integral lattice, has signature divisible by 8, provided its associated linking form vanishes in the Witt group of linking forms. Our result generalizes the well know fact that an even, unimodular form has signature divisible by 8. We give applicat…
Introduces signature method for machine learning data.
problem Transforming complex data into usable features.
method Signature method applied to data paths, capturing analytic and geometric properties.
result Signature method effectively transforms data for machine learning tasks.
Paper confirms Kashaev's signature conjecture for links.
problem Proving Kashaev's conjecture about link invariants.
method Using Seifert surface definition and diagrammatic approach.
result Established Kashaev's conjecture, providing a new formula for Alexander polynomial.
The paper defines signatures for Witt spaces with boundary and proves their equality.
problem Defining and proving signatures for Witt spaces with boundary.
method Introducing de Rham and Hodge signatures, extending index theory, and using von Neumann algebras.
result Equality of de Rham and Hodge signatures on Witt spaces with boundary.
A new method uses signatures to classify shapes efficiently.
problem Classifying shapes succinctly and invariantly.
method Proposes a method using signatures for shape classification.
result Outperforms current methods like SRV transform and dynamic programming.
Link signature jumps linked to polynomial roots.
problem Understanding signature jumps of link diagrams.
method Relating signature jumps to roots of Alexander polynomials.
result Signature jumps connected to polynomial roots.