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48 results for dynamical covariant derivative

Develops a hedging method for multi-asset derivatives with correlation risk.

problem Hedging multi-asset derivatives exposed to correlation and covariance risk.
method Combines dynamic trading with static hedging instruments using Galtchouk--Kunita--Watanabe decomposition.
result Explicit semi-static replication formulas for covariance swaps and geometric dispersion trades.

We present a unified derivation of covariant time derivatives, which transform as tensors under a time-dependent coordinate change. Such derivatives are essential for formulating physical laws in a frame-independent manner. Three specific derivatives are described: convective, corotational, and directional. The covaria…

2001-02-28abs ↗pdf ↗

Study variance-optimal hedging of forward curve derivatives under stochastic volatility.

problem Variance-optimal hedging of forward curve derivatives with stochastic volatility.
method Assumes HJM-Musiela dynamics modulated by stochastic covariance, uses Galtchouk-Kunita-Watanabe projection.
result Density of finite-maturity strategies, convergence of finite-rank projections, decomposition of hedging error.

The paper generalizes Cartan Geometry using Polacek and Siegel's approach.

problem Formulating sigma model dynamics in a covariant way.
method Using Polacek and Siegel's generalised curvature and torsion approach within the generalised metric formalism.
result Almost all higher generalised tensors correspond to covariant derivatives of the generalised Riemann tensor.

The paper explores symmetries and conservation laws in Hamiltonian systems.

problem Understanding symmetries and conservation laws in Hamiltonian systems.
method Using dynamical covariant derivative and Jacobi endomorphism, the paper finds invariant equations of symmetries and proves the canonical nonlinear connection can be determined by these symmetries.
result The canonical nonlinear connection can be determined by infinitesimal symmetries and Newtonoid vector fields.

Alternative dynamic paired comparison model using Gaussian Processes.

problem Sports prediction and ranking players or teams.
method Dynamic paired comparison model with Gaussian Process priors, incorporating covariates, and efficient Bayesian inference.
result The GP model outperforms Elo and Glicko on log loss, especially with surface covariates.

Improves predictions by integrating forward-looking views into dynamic factor models.

problem Poor forecasts from historical data when dynamics change.
method Combines historical data with forward-looking views using a dynamic factor model.
result Derives optimal portfolio strategies influenced by both myopic and intertemporal factors.

Derives equations of motion for systems with angular momentum on Finsler geometries.

problem Equations of motion for dynamical systems with angular momentum on Finsler geometries.
method Apply Souriau's Principle of General Covariance to derive diffeomorphism invariant equations of motion.
result Generalizes Mathisson-Papapetrou-Dixon equations to Finsler geometries and finds conserved quantities.

The paper calculates sensitivities for financial derivatives using path weighting methods.

problem Computing sensitivities for path-dependent financial derivatives with high variance and degeneracy issues.
method Proposes explicit path weighting formula, variance reduction adjustment, and covariance inflation technique.
result Effective methods to address high variance and degeneracy in sensitivities computation.

Vanilla SGD learns SIM from anisotropic data without explicit covariance estimation.

problem Learning SIM from anisotropic Gaussian inputs.
method Vanilla Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD) trained on SIM with anisotropic input.
result Vanilla SGD adapts to anisotropic data's covariance structure.

Anisotropic data structure affects learning dynamics and generalization error in linear networks.

problem Understanding the impact of data anisotropy on learning dynamics and generalization error in linear networks.
method Examined a spiked covariance structure as a model of anisotropy in a two-layer linear network in a linear regression setting.
result Learning dynamics proceed in two phases: initially driven by input-output correlation, then by other principal directions of the data structure. Derived an analytical expression for the generalization error.

Develops a regression model for partially observed dynamic tensor data.

problem Characterizing the relationship between dynamic tensor data and external covariates when data is only partially observed.
method Introduces low-rank, sparsity, and fusion structures on the regression coefficient tensor, and uses a loss function projected over observed entries. Developed an efficient non-convex alternating updating algorithm.
result Derived finite-sample error bounds for the estimator.

Study on friction forces for nonholonomic systems using affine connections.

problem Realizing nonholonomic constraints with strong friction forces.
method Affine connection approach, covariant derivatives, recursive procedure.
result Approximations of slip velocities and dynamics up to second order.

Method uses derivatives for dynamic index tracking and risk control.

problem Dynamic index tracking and risk exposure control using financial derivatives.
method Continuous-time diffusion framework, pathwise approach to construct dynamic portfolios of derivatives.
result Established a general tracking condition and derived a slippage process.

Study of accelerated dynamics for convex function minimization with noisy gradients.

problem Minimizing smooth convex functions with noisy gradients.
method Formulate and study continuous-time stochastic dynamics, prove convergence rates.
result Derive estimates of convergence rates for function values, both persistent and asymptotic.

We show that there exists a natural Tulczyjew triple in the dynamics of objects for which the standard kinematic configuration space TMTM, i.e. the tangent bundle, is replaced with its nn-th exterior power, i.e. the bundle of tangent nn-vectors. In this framework, which is fully covariant, we geometrically derive pha…

2015-09-26abs ↗pdf ↗

Paper solves portfolio selection under uncertain covariance matrix using robust optimization.

problem Optimizing portfolio selection under model uncertainty in covariance matrix.
method Formulates as a min-max mean-variance problem, solves using McKean-Vlasov dynamic programming.
result Provides explicit solutions for optimal robust portfolio strategies and robust efficient frontier.

Bayesian neural networks improve cancer dynamics prediction.

problem Predicting cancer dynamics under treatment due to heterogeneity and sparse data.
method Hierarchical Bayesian model using baseline covariates and Bayesian neural networks for nonlinear interactions.
result Bayesian neural networks outperform linear models in predicting cancer dynamics with interactions.

New kernels from ELU and GELU networks reveal non-trivial fixed points.

problem Understanding fixed-point dynamics in deep neural networks with ELU and GELU activations.
method Deriving covariance functions and analyzing fixed-point dynamics of ELU and GELU networks.
result ELU and GELU networks exhibit non-trivial fixed-point dynamics, explaining implicit regularization in overparameterized models.

Invariant covariant derivatives on homogeneous spaces are characterized.

problem Understanding invariant covariant derivatives on homogeneous spaces.
method Expressing covariant derivatives in terms of horizontally lifted vector fields and bilinear maps.
result Existence and characterization of invariant covariant derivatives.

HCLM framework uses entropy regularization for open learning systems.

problem Real-world AI challenges and limitations of deep learning.
method Dynamical and information-theoretic framework with entropy regularization.
result Geometric entropy surrogates, especially log-determinant covariance entropy, induce stronger and more stable information forces.

The paper shows objective derivatives are covariant derivatives on Riemannian metrics.

problem The definition and interpretation of objective derivatives in continuum mechanics.
method Demonstrates that objective derivatives correspond to covariant derivatives on the manifold of Riemannian metrics.
result Objective derivatives are unified as covariant derivatives on the manifold of Riemannian metrics.

Researchers develop a new SMC sampler for Wishart processes to improve dynamic covariance inference.

problem Challenging inference of dynamic covariance in various scientific fields.
method Introduce Sequential Monte Carlo (SMC) sampler for the Wishart process.
result SMC sampling provides more robust estimates and out-of-sample predictions of dynamic covariance.

Constructs covariant derivatives for Ehresmann connections.

problem Developing a method for covariant derivatives in fibre bundles.
method Introducing a vertical endomorphism to construct covariant derivatives on vertical and horizontal distributions.
result Covariant derivatives can be constructed separately on vertical and horizontal distributions and then glued together.

Study shows how anisotropic data affects learning dynamics in phase retrieval.

problem Understanding learning dynamics in phase retrieval with anisotropic Gaussian inputs.
method Developed a tractable reduction to reveal a three-phase trajectory and derived scaling laws.
result Found that anisotropy leads to a three-phase trajectory: fast escape, slow convergence, and spectral-tail learning.

Optimizes SGLD noise structure for better generalization bounds.

problem Improving generalization bounds for large models trained with SGLD.
method Manipulates the noise structure in SGLD to optimize information-theoretical bounds.
result Optimal noise covariance is the square root of the expected gradient covariance under certain constraints.

Dynamic treatment effects estimated over time using covariate balancing.

problem Estimating treatment effects in panel data with dynamic treatments.
method Dynamic covariate balancing with potential local projections.
result Established inferential guarantees for the proposed method.

Homotopy equivalence between formalities with different covariant derivatives.

problem Formality of Dolgushev depends on covariant derivative choice.
method Proved homotopy equivalence of LL_\infty-morphisms twisted by gauge equivalent elements.
result Globalized formalities with different covariant derivatives are homotopic.

A new framework for efficient sequence maps using Bayesian filtering and covariance.

problem Designing efficient recurrent sequence maps from explicit memory assumptions.
method Design-model framework, exact Bayesian filtering, query-dependent readout, linear-Gaussian instantiation.
result Improved robustness and retrieval performance across various benchmarks.

Proposes a new semi-parametric framework for batched bandits with covariates.

problem Sequential decision-making with batched feedback and contextual information.
method Batched single-Index Dynamic binning and Successive arm elimination (BIDS) using single-index regression.
result Achieves minimax-optimal rates for nonparametric batched bandits.

The paper develops methods to reduce deployment risk under dynamic covariate shifts.

problem Reduction of deployment risk under dynamic covariate shifts.
method Time-domain Poincare inequality and Jacobian-velocity theorem to identify and control directional tangent energy.
result Drift-aligned tangent regularization (DTR) reduces risk volatility and directional gain in low-rank drift regimes.

A new Hawkes process model captures order book dynamics in high-frequency trading.

problem Capturing the complex dynamics of high-frequency trading with large datasets.
method Estimation of an order book dependent Hawkes process using a product of a Hawkes process and covariates.
result Capturing the nonlinearity of order book information improves the model's performance.

New study on guidance in masked diffusion models, showing how it shapes sampling dynamics.

problem Understanding how guidance influences the sampling behavior of masked diffusion models.
method Derived explicit solution to guided reverse dynamics, analyzing effects in 1D and 2D.
result Guidance amplifies class-specific regions and suppresses shared regions, affecting covariance structures.

Formulae for non-symmetric connections derived from covariant derivatives.

problem Deriving commutation formulae for non-symmetric affine connections.
method Covariant derivatives of tensors with respect to symmetric and non-symmetric affine connections.
result Formulae for non-symmetric connections derived from covariant derivatives.

A new ranking model with dynamic covariates improves statistical analysis.

problem Statistical ranking with varying covariates across comparisons.
method Introduced a Plackett--Luce framework for covariate-assisted ranking, providing conditions for model identifiability and MLE existence, and developing an alternating maximization algorithm.
result Uniform consistency of the Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE) under suitable assumptions on graph design and covariates.

The salient properties of large empirical covariance and correlation matrices are studied for three datasets of size 54, 55 and 330. The covariance is defined as a simple cross product of the returns, with weights that decay logarithmically slowly. The key general properties of the covariance matrices are the following…

2009-03-09abs ↗pdf ↗

New analysis of Muon and SignSGD on matrix-valued least squares problems.

problem Understanding the behavior of Muon and SignSGD on matrix-valued least squares problems.
method Derive explicit deterministic dynamics to study learning behavior of Muon and SignSGD.
result Muon and SignSGD exhibit different optimal learning rates and convergence characteristics based on batch size and data covariance.

AniDS improves molecular force field modeling by learning anisotropic noise.

problem Molecular force field modeling suffers from oversimplified assumptions about atomic motions.
method AniDS introduces anisotropic noise generation for better modeling of directional and structural variability.
result AniDS outperforms existing methods on benchmarks, achieving significant improvements in force prediction accuracy.