Accelerates optimization in asynchronous systems with sparse updates.
problem Optimizing finite-sum objectives in asynchronous lock-free environments.
method New accelerated SVRG variant with sparse updates.
result Achieves optimal incremental gradient complexity.
Hamiltonian dynamics-based algorithms achieve deterministic and accelerated convergence for convex optimization.
problem Accelerating convex optimization
method Hamiltonian dynamics
result Hamiltonian dynamics-based algorithms achieve deterministic and accelerated convergence for convex optimization.
Accelerates Riemannian gradient methods with extrapolation.
problem Optimizing functions on manifolds efficiently.
method Extrapolating iterates in Riemannian gradient descent.
result Achieves optimal convergence rate and computational advantage.
Develops accelerated methods for optimization using low-dimensional projected-gradient information.
problem Optimization with low-dimensional projected-gradient information and Nesterov acceleration.
method Randomized-subspace Nesterov accelerated gradient methods for smooth convex and strongly convex optimization.
result Established accelerated oracle-complexity guarantees and unified basis for comparing sketch families.
New algorithms accelerate model-based optimization for stochastic problems.
problem Optimizing model-based stochastic optimization problems efficiently.
method Proposed new model-based algorithms with acceleration and minibatch techniques.
result Non-asymptotic convergence guarantees with linear speedup in minibatch size.
FedAc accelerates Federated Averaging for distributed optimization.
problem Efficiently optimizing distributed machine learning models.
method Federated Accelerated Stochastic Gradient Descent (FedAc) using a potential-based perturbed iterate analysis.
result FedAc achieves faster convergence and lower communication costs than previous methods.
Accelerated gradient methods play a central role in optimization, achieving optimal rates in many settings. While many generalizations and extensions of Nesterov's original acceleration method have been proposed, it is not yet clear what is the natural scope of the acceleration concept. In this paper, we study accelera…
PF-LaCG removes the need for knowing smoothness and strong convexity parameters for locally accelerated CG.
problem Locally accelerated CG requires knowledge of smoothness and strong convexity parameters.
method Parameter-Free Locally Accelerated CG (PF-LaCG) algorithm.
result PF-LaCG achieves local acceleration without requiring knowledge of smoothness and strong convexity parameters.
HF-opt uses Hamiltonian dynamics to optimize functions, achieving accelerated rates with randomized integration time.
problem Optimizing functions efficiently and accelerating convergence rates.
method Randomized Hamiltonian flow (RHF) with accelerated convergence rates.
result RHGD achieves accelerated convergence rates similar to Nesterov's AGD.
Accelerates policy optimization in RL with optimistic and adaptive updates.
problem Improving policy optimization methods in reinforcement learning.
method Integrates foresight into policy improvement step via optimistic and adaptive updates.
result Designs an optimistic policy gradient algorithm, adaptive via meta-gradient learning.
Conditional gradients constitute a class of projection-free first-order algorithms for smooth convex optimization. As such, they are frequently used in solving smooth convex optimization problems over polytopes, for which the computational cost of orthogonal projections would be prohibitive. However, they do not enjoy …
New algorithm accelerates optimization on Riemannian manifolds, including Wasserstein space.
problem Accelerating optimization methods in Riemannian geometry.
method Dynamic stepsize algorithms on Riemannian manifolds with specific vector transport.
result First provable accelerated gradient method in Wasserstein space.
In this paper we explore acceleration techniques for large scale nonconvex optimization problems with special focuses on deep neural networks. The extrapolation scheme is a classical approach for accelerating stochastic gradient descent for convex optimization, but it does not work well for nonconvex optimization typic…
Unified framework for understanding and optimizing training acceleration.
problem Challenges in optimizing training with regularization and acceleration techniques.
method Explains how AdaGrad, RMSProp, and Adam accelerate training, and derives a generalization for L 1 L_1 L 1 -regularization. result Derives a unified mathematical framework for understanding and optimizing training acceleration.
RL accelerates portfolio optimization and option pricing by dynamically adjusting preconditioner sizes.
problem Large linear systems in portfolio optimization and option pricing lead to slow convergence.
method Reinforcement Learning (RL) dynamically adjusts block-preconditioner sizes to accelerate convergence.
result RL-driven solver significantly reduces computational cost and accelerates convergence.
Two new differentially private optimization algorithms derived from accelerated methods.
problem Improving privacy in optimization algorithms while maintaining convergence rates.
method Polyak's heavy ball method and Nesterov's accelerated gradient method with differential privacy.
result The proposed algorithms outperform existing differentially private optimization methods.
New method accelerates smooth games using spectral shape analysis.
problem Accelerating optimization in smooth games with complex numerical challenges.
method Matrix iteration theory and spectral shape analysis to characterize and manipulate acceleration.
result Identified a continuum of optimization strategies from convex minimization to gradient descent.
This work accelerates gradient descent with anytime convergence guarantees.
problem Improving the convergence rate of gradient descent methods.
method Proposes a stepsize schedule for gradient descent that achieves anytime convergence rates.
result Gradient descent can achieve convergence rates of O ( T − 1.119 ) O(T^{-1.119}) O ( T − 1.119 ) for any stopping time T T T . New method accelerates steepest descent for convex optimization.
problem Achieving acceleration for general ℓ p \ell_p ℓ p smooth functions. method Primal-dual iterate sequences with differing norms, implicitly determined interpolation parameter.
result Improves iteration complexity to O ( d 1 − 2 p ) O(d^{1-\frac{2}{p}}) O ( d 1 − p 2 ) for ℓ p \ell_p ℓ p norm smooth problems. This research accelerates sampling methods using Nesterov's Acceleration.
problem Improving sampling efficiency in MCMC methods.
method Developed a Hessian-Free High-Resolution ODE reformulation of NAG-SC, injected noise, and discretized the diffusion process.
result Quantified acceleration beyond underdamped Langevin in W 2 W_2 W 2 distance for log-strongly-concave targets. There is widespread sentiment that it is not possible to effectively utilize fast gradient methods (e.g. Nesterov's acceleration, conjugate gradient, heavy ball) for the purposes of stochastic optimization due to their instability and error accumulation, a notion made precise in d'Aspremont 2008 and Devolder, Glineur, …
New adaptive methods for constrained convex optimization and variational inequalities.
problem Optimization of constrained convex problems and variational inequalities.
method AdaACSA and AdaAGD+ are accelerated methods that achieve nearly-optimal convergence rates for smooth and non-smooth functions.
result Achieve nearly-optimal convergence rates for both smooth and non-smooth functions, even with stochastic gradients.
Accelerates MMLE using SVGD with Nesterov acceleration.
problem Maximum Marginal Likelihood Estimation optimization.
method Stein variational gradient descent with Nesterov acceleration.
result Consistently accelerates convergence across various tasks.
Stochastic gradient descent (\textsc{Sgd}) methods are the most powerful optimization tools in training machine learning and deep learning models. Moreover, acceleration (a.k.a. momentum) methods and diagonal scaling (a.k.a. adaptive gradient) methods are the two main techniques to improve the slow convergence of \text…
DANCE optimizes neural network and accelerator design for faster, more efficient DNN execution.
problem Challenges in optimizing neural network and accelerator design for efficient DNN execution.
method Differentiable approach to co-exploration of accelerator and network architecture design.
result Significantly shorter time to achieve superior accuracy and hardware cost metrics.
New methods optimize functions on hyperbolic and spherical spaces, matching Euclidean rates up to logarithmic factors.
problem Optimizing functions on non-Euclidean spaces like hyperbolic and spherical geometries.
method Introduced accelerated global first-order methods for L L L -smooth and geodesically convex functions on hyperbolic and spherical spaces. result Achieved the same rates as accelerated gradient descent in Euclidean space, up to logarithmic factors.
New algorithm accelerates single-pass SGD for generalized linear prediction.
problem Improving single-pass non-quadratic stochastic optimization.
method Data-dependent proximal method incorporating dual-momentum acceleration.
result Momentum acceleration resolves open problem in streaming setting.
Accelerated gradient method's stability deteriorates exponentially with steps.
problem Algorithmic stability of Nesterov's accelerated gradient method.
method Analysis of two notions of algorithmic stability for Nesterov's accelerated gradient method.
result Stability of Nesterov's accelerated method deteriorates exponentially with the number of gradient steps.
A new transformer model accelerates training with optimization techniques.
problem Training deep neural networks efficiently and effectively.
method Interprets transformer layers as optimization steps, applying Nesterov acceleration.
result The new model outperforms existing models on benchmark datasets.
Improved NiNo networks accelerate Adam training by up to 50%.
problem Accelerating neural network training with stable and efficient methods.
method Proposed NiNo networks that leverage neuron connectivity and graph neural networks to nowcast parameters periodically during Adam training.
result Accelerates Adam training by up to 50% in vision and language tasks.
We propose accelerated randomized coordinate descent algorithms for stochastic optimization and online learning. Our algorithms have significantly less per-iteration complexity than the known accelerated gradient algorithms. The proposed algorithms for online learning have better regret performance than the known rando…
Improved optimization guarantees for deep learning models with Nesterov acceleration.
problem Optimization in non-convex deep learning landscapes.
method Analysis of Nesterov acceleration in benignly non-convex landscapes.
result Identical guarantees can be obtained in optimization problems with weak geometric assumptions, especially in overparametrized deep learning.
GRU models with Adam optimizer outperform other combinations in stock market forecasting.
problem Comparing optimization techniques for time series forecasting in LSTM and GRU networks.
method Examined Adam and Nesterov Accelerated Gradient (NAG) on LSTM and GRU models for stock market forecasting.
result GRU models with Adam optimizer produced the lowest RMSE and outperformed other combinations.
Accelerated optimization methods improve robustness and privacy in estimation.
problem Improving robustness and privacy in estimation methods.
method Accelerated gradient methods based on Frank-Wolfe and projected gradient descent, with tailored learning rates and Nesterov's momentum.
result Reduction in iteration complexity, leading to stronger statistical guarantees.
Hardware-accelerated RBM solves large combinatorial problems and integer factorization.
problem Solving large combinatorial optimization and integer factorization problems.
method Logically synthesized RBM architecture, hardware acceleration, and efficient training methods.
result Hardware-accelerated RBM factorizes 16-bit numbers with 10000x speed and 32x power improvements.
Regularized nonlinear acceleration (RNA) estimates the minimum of a function by post-processing iterates from an algorithm such as the gradient method. It can be seen as a regularized version of Anderson acceleration, a classical acceleration scheme from numerical analysis. The new scheme provably improves the rate of …
We accelerate PMD algorithms for reinforcement learning using functional methods.
problem Improving reinforcement learning algorithms for large-scale optimization.
method Proposed a momentum-based update for PMD algorithms leveraging duality.
result The proposed method accelerates reinforcement learning algorithms.
This paper studies accelerations in Q-learning algorithms. We propose an accelerated target update scheme by incorporating the historical iterates of Q functions. The idea is conceptually inspired by the momentum-based accelerated methods in the optimization theory. Conditions under which the proposed accelerated algor…
Improved convergence for Polyak steps with momentum in smooth convex optimization.
problem Optimizing smooth strongly convex functions with limited information.
method Polyak steps with momentum, derived for accelerated gradient method.
result Convergence guarantees for accelerated gradient method with Polyak steps and momentum.
Replica exchange Langevin diffusion accelerates nonconvex optimization.
problem Nonconvex optimization challenges in machine learning.
method Replica exchange Langevin diffusion, discretization analysis.
result Replica exchange accelerates convergence to global minima.
In [19], a general, inexact, efficient proximal quasi-Newton algorithm for composite optimization problems has been proposed and a sublinear global convergence rate has been established. In this paper, we analyze the convergence properties of this method, both in the exact and inexact setting, in the case when the obje…
The paper accelerates ISTA and FISTA algorithms for composite optimization problems.
problem Improving convergence rates of ISTA and FISTA for composite optimization.
method Improved proximal subgradient norm minimization using Lyapunov function.
result Convergence rates of ISTA and FISTA are accelerated.
We study first-order optimization methods obtained by discretizing ordinary differential equations (ODEs) corresponding to Nesterov's accelerated gradient methods (NAGs) and Polyak's heavy-ball method. We consider three discretization schemes: an explicit Euler scheme, an implicit Euler scheme, and a symplectic scheme.…
Novel methods for accelerating optimization in complex bilevel and minimax problems.
problem Optimization challenges in bilevel and minimax problems, especially when strong convexity assumptions are not met.
method Accelerated fully first-order methods for Bilevel Optimization (BLO) and Minimax Optimization (NCSC).
result State-of-the-art complexity for finding approximate second-order stationary points in BLO and NCSC.
Variance reduction is a simple and effective technique that accelerates convex (or non-convex) stochastic optimization. Among existing variance reduction methods, SVRG and SAGA adopt unbiased gradient estimators and are the most popular variance reduction methods in recent years. Although various accelerated variants o…
Study accelerates optimization methods in non-convex problems, but doesn't improve the algorithm's performance.
problem Understanding the behavior of momentum-based acceleration methods in non-convex, high-dimensional landscapes.
method Used dynamical mean field theory to describe the average dynamics of heavy-ball momentum and Nesterov acceleration in a non-convex model.
result Accelerated dynamics but did not improve the algorithm's performance with respect to gradient descent.
A new algorithm reduces the complexity of solving optimal transport problems.
problem Optimal transport problem with linear constraints.
method Primal-dual accelerated stochastic gradient descent with variance reduction (PDASGD).
result Achieves the best-known computational complexity of O ~ ( n 2 / ε ) \widetilde{\mathcal{O}}(n^2/ε) O ( n 2 / ε ) for OT problems. We provide improved convergence rates for various \emph{non-smooth} optimization problems via higher-order accelerated methods. In the case of ℓ ∞ \ell_\infty ℓ ∞ regression, we achieves an O ( ε − 4 / 5 ) O(ε^{-4/5}) O ( ε − 4/5 ) iteration complexity, breaking the O ( ε − 1 ) O(ε^{-1}) O ( ε − 1 ) barrier so far present for previous methods. We arrive at a similar rate fo…