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QMIX combines local values to train decentralised policies in a centralised setting.

problem Training decentralised policies in a centralised, end-to-end fashion.
method QMIX estimates joint action-values as a combination of per-agent values conditioned on local observations, enforcing monotonicity.
result QMIX significantly outperforms existing methods on StarCraft II tasks.

We refine Cohen and Lustig's description of centralisers of Dehn twists of free groups. We show that the centraliser of a Dehn twist of a free group has a subgroup of finite index that has a finite classifying space. We describe an algorithm to find a presentation of the centraliser. We use this algorithm to give an ex…

2012-06-25abs ↗pdf ↗

QMIX combines per-agent values to create decentralised policies.

problem Training decentralised policies from centralised learning.
method QMIX uses a mixing network to estimate joint action-values as a monotonic combination of per-agent values.
result QMIX significantly outperforms existing methods on the StarCraft Multi-Agent Challenge (SMAC).

FACMAC combines deep policy gradients with factored critic for multi-agent reinforcement learning.

problem Cooperative multi-agent reinforcement learning in discrete and continuous action spaces.
method FACMAC uses a centralised but factored critic, combining per-agent utilities into a joint action-value function.
result FACMAC outperforms MADDPG and other baselines on multi-agent particle environments and StarCraft II tasks.

The virtually cyclic dimension of Out(F_N) is finite and related properties are established.

problem Understanding the virtually cyclic dimension of Out(F_N) and related properties.
method Proving properties of finite index congruence subgroups and using exact sequences.
result The virtually cyclic dimension of Out(F_N) is finite.

The paper studies algebraic structures related to quantum groups.

problem Understanding centralisers of tensor representations of Uq(glN)U_q(gl_N).
method Introducing fused permutations and braids, proving Schur--Weyl duality, and describing centralisers.
result A conjecture about a generating element of centralisers is proven in some cases.

Study of automorphisms and splittings of special groups, showing infinite groups under certain conditions.

problem Understanding the structure and automorphisms of special groups GG.
method Constructing and analyzing non-small, stable GG-actions on R\mathbb{R}-trees.
result Conditions for the existence of infinite-order automorphisms and splittings.

The thesis explores centralisers and Hecke algebras in representation theory with applications to knots and physics.

problem Understanding centralisers and Hecke algebras in representation theory.
method Review of classical and quantum Schur-Weyl duality, discussion of quantum groups and their centralisers, and application to knot theory and physics.
result New insights into centralisers and Hecke algebras, leading to solutions for the Yang-Baxter equation and link invariants.

This paper introduces a new metric to improve the performance of AMMs over centralised exchanges.

problem Lack of a precise metric to compare AMM performance with centralised exchanges.
method Introduces Rebalancing-versus-Rebalancing (RVR) to measure AMM performance more accurately.
result AMMs can offer superior execution and rebalancing efficiency compared to centralised exchanges, even with low fees.

We introduce the palindromic automorphism group and the palindromic Torelli group of a right-angled Artin group A_G. The palindromic automorphism group Pi A_G is related to the principal congruence subgroups of GL(n,Z) and to the hyperelliptic mapping class group of an oriented surface, and sits inside the centraliser …

2015-10-14abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper studies the action of automorphisms on train tracks and finds that the set of minimally displaced points is co-compact.

problem The study of automorphisms and their action on train tracks in free products.
method Analysis of train track points and minimally displaced set under cyclic subgroup generated by automorphisms.
result The minimally displaced set is co-compact under the action of the cyclic subgroup generated by the automorphism.

DistGP models multi-robot mapping with distributed Gaussian process learning.

problem Collaborative mapping by multiple robots with limited local data.
method Sparse Gaussian process with factorisation and distributed training via GBP.
result DistGP achieves superior accuracy and robustness compared to DiNNO.

The paper proves a conjecture about the dimensions of centralizer algebras related to quantum super-algebras.

problem Proving a conjecture about the dimensions of centralizer algebras.
method Using combinatorial paths in a planar lattice, the authors describe the intertwiner spaces and provide a matrix unit basis.
result The conjecture about the dimensions of centralizer algebras LGnLG_n is proven.

Study growth rates of automorphisms of special groups.

problem Understanding the growth rates of automorphisms of special groups.
method Analyzing outer automorphisms of virtually special groups, showing polynomial or exponential growth, and constructing Nielsen-Thurston decompositions.
result Outer automorphism groups of virtually special groups are boundary amenable, have finite virtual cohomological dimension, and satisfy the Tits alternative.

New post-processing methods improve word embedding performance.

problem Boosting the performance of word embeddings for similarity and analogy tasks.
method Optimizing a semi-Riemannian manifold with Centralised Kernel Alignment (CKA) to shrink the covariance matrix towards a scaled identity matrix.
result Improved performance on downstream tasks after smoothing the spectrum of word vectors.

Graph-dependent implicit regularisation improves Distributed SGD for convex problems.

problem Improving convergence rates in distributed stochastic subgradient descent.
method Graph-dependent implicit regularisation strategies for Distributed SGD.
result Established statistical learning rates retaining centralised guarantees.

We describe a new class of holonomy groups on pseudo-Riemannian manifolds. Namely, we prove the following theorem. Let g be a nondegenerate bilinear form on a vector space V, and L:V -> V a g-symmetric operator. Then the identity component of the centraliser of L in SO(g) is a holonomy group for a suitable Levi-Civita …

2011-07-12abs ↗pdf ↗

Deep RL agent secures 2nd place in CityLearn Challenge for district demand management.

problem Optimizing electrical demand of diverse buildings in a district.
method Centralised 'Soft Actor Critic' deep reinforcement learning agent.
result Achieved an averaged score of 0.967 on challenge dataset.

This work uses reinforcement learning to optimize task scheduling and execution in a dynamic multi-agent warehouse environment.

problem Optimizing task scheduling and execution in a dynamic multi-agent warehouse environment with limited observability.
method Deep reinforcement learning to solve both high-level scheduling and low-level multi-agent execution problems.
result Demonstrates the effectiveness of reinforcement learning in optimizing task scheduling and execution in a dynamic multi-agent environment.

MAVEN improves multi-agent exploration by hybridizing value and policy-based methods.

problem Exploration and suboptimality in complex multi-agent environments.
method MAVEN combines value and policy-based approaches with a latent space for hierarchical control.
result MAVEN achieves significant performance improvements on challenging multi-agent tasks.

Finite order elements with infinite centralizers in 3-manifold groups imply specific structure.

problem Understanding centralizers of torsion elements in 3-manifold groups.
method Analyzing PD3PD_3-complexes and applying the Projective Plane Theorem.
result 3-manifolds with specific properties (e.g., RP2imesS1RP^2 imes S^1) arise from certain centralizer conditions.

This work makes federated Bayesian learning differentially private.

problem Privacy concerns in federated learning with diverse data and computational constraints.
method Modified Partitioned Variational Inference (PVI) to ensure differential privacy.
result Moderately private logistic regression models can be learned in the federated setting with similar performance to non-privately trained models.

FedSLIM optimizes compact pattern models across distributed databases without sharing raw data.

problem Privacy-preserving federated descriptive analytics for data silos.
method Federated MDL-based framework using SLIM principle.
result FedSLIM variants preserve high-quality compression structure and recover globally informative patterns.

A framework for multi-agent learning improves coordination through a memory-driven communication protocol.

problem Coordination and synchronisation in multi-agent systems with limited observations.
method A memory-driven communication protocol learned concurrently with individual policies during training.
result Superior performance in small-scale systems with up to six agents, demonstrating improved coordination.

The article provides formulas to hedge impermanent loss in decentralized markets.

problem Impermanent loss in concentrated liquidity provision in decentralized markets.
method Analytical characterizations and static replication formulas using European calls or puts.
result Static replication formulas accurately hedge impermanent loss.

Fix a simple complex Lie group G and a principal sl(2,C) subalgebra of Lie(G). Then the moduli space of semi-stable, topologically trivial G-Higgs bundles on a hyperbolic, spin Riemann surface acquires a marked point. This is the unique C*-fixed point on the Hitchin section. We describe a universal analytic family of d…

2011-11-28abs ↗pdf ↗

EMIX minimizes surprise in multi-agent reinforcement learning.

problem Surprise and approximation bias in multi-agent reinforcement learning.
method Energy-based MIXer (EMIX) for minimizing surprise across multiple agents.
result EMIX demonstrates consistent stable performance in challenging StarCraft II scenarios.

Paper predicts transaction confirmation time in Ethereum blockchain using machine learning.

problem Estimating transaction confirmation time in Ethereum blockchain.
method Uses machine learning, specifically Random Forest Regressor and Multilayer Perceptron, to predict transaction confirmation time.
result Proposed model shows improved accuracy in predicting transaction confirmation time compared to statistical models.

We provide two distributed confidence ball algorithms for solving linear bandit problems in peer to peer networks with limited communication capabilities. For the first, we assume that all the peers are solving the same linear bandit problem, and prove that our algorithm achieves the optimal asymptotic regret rate of a…

2016-04-26abs ↗pdf ↗

Let t_a be the Dehn twist about a circle a on an orientable surface. It is well known that for each circle b and an integer n, I(t_a^n(b),b)=|n|I(a,b)^2, where I(,) is the geometric intersection number. We prove a similar formula for circles on nonorientable surfaces. As a corollary we prove some algebraic properties o…

2006-01-07abs ↗pdf ↗

Garside groupoids, as recently introduced by Krammer, generalise Garside groups. A weak Garside group is a group that is equivalent as a category to a Garside groupoid. We show that any periodic loop in a Garside groupoid $\CG$ may be viewed as a Garside element for a certain Garside structure on another Garside groupo…

2006-10-26abs ↗pdf ↗

A novel hierarchical Bayesian approach to Federated Learning reduces data exposure and improves convergence rates.

problem Data privacy and convergence in Federated Learning.
method Hierarchical Bayesian modeling and block-coordinate descent optimization.
result The proposed algorithm converges to an optimal solution with a rate of O(1/t)O(1/\sqrt{t}) and guarantees vanishing generalization error.

Optimizes trading in CFMMs and exchanges using deep learning.

problem Optimizing trading strategies in CFMMs and exchanges.
method Develops a model accounting for interaction between CFMMs and exchanges, employs deep Galerkin method to solve dynamic programming equation.
result Optimal strategy outperforms naïve strategies and is not prone to price slippage.

Study on conformal transformations of Cahen-Wallach spaces, focusing on fixed points and discontinuous groups.

problem Characterizing conformal transformations of Cahen-Wallach spaces.
method Analyzing conformal transformations of indecomposable Lorentzian symmetric spaces, focusing on fixed points and discontinuous groups.
result Essential conformal transformations of conformally curved Cahen-Wallach spaces have fixed points, and such transformations cannot centralize essential homotheties.

This work benchmarks MARL algorithms in cooperative tasks.

problem Lack of evaluation tasks and criteria for comparing MARL algorithms.
method Systematic evaluation of three MARL algorithm classes in diverse cooperative tasks.
result Insights into the effectiveness of different learning approaches.

We consider linear groups which do not contain unipotent elements of infinite order, which includes all linear groups in positive characteristic, and show that this class of groups has good properties which resemble those held by groups of non positive curvature and which do not hold for arbitrary characteristic zero l…

2017-03-16abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper optimizes exceptions in a statistical production system using machine learning.

problem Lack of curated and labeled training data for machine learning in data quality assurance.
method Explainable supervised machine learning to identify and prioritize exceptions.
result Improvement in the quality and efficiency of exceptions generated and authenticated by users.

This study optimizes trading and arbitrage in decentralized finance's CPMs, revealing convexity costs and developing efficient strategies.

problem Optimizing trading and arbitrage in decentralized finance's constant product markets (CPMs).
method Developed models for CPMs in competing centralised exchanges, CPMs, and both venues. Derived computationally efficient strategies.
result Accurately estimated convexity costs in CPMs, which are linear in trade size and nonlinear in liquidity depth and exchange rate.

Improved fraud detection in finance with quantum-enhanced federated learning.

problem Challenges in detecting financial fraud with traditional methods.
method Hybrid quantum-enhanced federated learning framework combining quantum LSTM with privacy-preserving techniques.
result Approximately 5% improvement in performance metrics compared to conventional models.

OpenAlpha validates decentralized capital strategies using game theory and market aggregation.

problem Decentralized capital management's lack of trust-minimised, adaptive deployment.
method Game-theoretic validation, adversarial auditing, market-based belief aggregation.
result Confidence scores from validation phases inform capital allocation rules.