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48 results for function computation

TKFT models computation via smooth vector fields, simulating functions in a single dynamical step.

problem Modeling computation in a single step.
method Established Topological Kleene Field Theory (TKFT) as a new model of computation.
result Any computable function can be simulated in a single go of a dynamical system.

Study on functions computed by deep-layered machines finds same distribution in neural networks and Boolean circuits.

problem Understanding the space of functions computed by deep-layered machines.
method Investigation of Boolean functions on random-layered machines, including neural networks and Boolean circuits.
result The space of functions computed at large depth limit is characterized and the macroscopic entropy of Boolean functions is either monotonically increasing or decreasing with depth.

Precise computations of Dehn functions for subgroups of free group products.

problem Computing precise Dehn functions for subgroups of direct products of free groups.
method Analyzing specific subgroups and using algebraic methods to compute Dehn functions.
result Quartic and quadratic Dehn functions for specific subgroups of free group products.

The Cheap Gradient Principle (Griewank 2008) --- the computational cost of computing the gradient of a scalar-valued function is nearly the same (often within a factor of 55) as that of simply computing the function itself --- is of central importance in optimization; it allows us to quickly obtain (high dimensional) …

2018-09-23abs ↗pdf ↗

Computes spectral Einstein functional for Witten deformation on even-dimensional spin manifolds.

problem Calculating the spectral Einstein functional for a specific deformation.
method Computes the spectral Einstein functional for the Witten deformation on even-dimensional spin manifolds.
result Computed the spectral Einstein functional for the Witten deformation on even-dimensional spin manifolds.

Efficiently reduces computational burden of rollout acquisition functions in Bayesian optimization.

problem Expensive computation of rollout acquisition functions in Bayesian optimization.
method Combines quasi-Monte Carlo, common random numbers, and control variates to reduce computational burden. Formulates a policy-search approach to eliminate the need to optimize the rollout acquisition function.
result Significant reduction in computational burden of rollout acquisition functions.

Dupire's functional Itô calculus provides an alternative approach to the classical Malliavin calculus for the computation of sensitivities, also called Greeks, of path-dependent derivatives prices. In this paper, we introduce a measure of path-dependence of functionals within the functional Itô calculus framework. Name…

2013-11-15abs ↗pdf ↗

Machine learning impacts computational math, offering new functions approximations.

problem Machine learning's black box nature hinders further progress in computational math.
method Analyzes machine learning's impact on computational math and vice versa.
result Integrating computational math with machine learning can enhance both fields.

Paper uses deep learning to compute committor functions for rare events in complex systems.

problem Computing committor functions for low-temperature, high-dimensional systems is challenging.
method Combines deep learning, data sampling, and feature engineering.
result Achieves good performance on complex benchmark problems with rough energy landscapes.

Set-functions appear in many areas of computer science and applied mathematics, such as machine learning, computer vision, operations research or electrical networks. Among these set-functions, submodular functions play an important role, similar to convex functions on vector spaces. In this tutorial, the theory of sub…

2010-10-20abs ↗pdf ↗

New spectral functionals for Dirac operators with inner fluctuations computed.

problem Spectral functionals and Dirac operators with inner fluctuations.
method Extension of spectral functionals for Dirac operators with inner fluctuations.
result Computed spectral Einstein functional for Dirac operator with inner fluctuations on even-dimensional spin manifolds.

OPAA estimates probability densities using functional analysis.

problem Estimating probability density functions efficiently and accurately.
method OPAA uses a parallelizable algorithm based on functional analysis to estimate probability distributions.
result OPAA provides an efficient method to estimate probability density functions and normalizing weights.

Extends spectral Einstein functionals computation to 4D spin manifolds with boundary.

problem Computing spectral Einstein functionals for 4D spin manifolds with boundary.
method Generalizes Dabrowski's results to 4D spin manifolds with boundary using noncommutative residue.
result Generalized spectral Einstein functionals computation for 4D spin manifolds with boundary.

Modified BA algorithm computes RD and DR functions efficiently.

problem Computing rate-distortion and distortion-rate functions.
method A novel modification of the BA algorithm using Newton's method for root-finding.
result The modified algorithm converges to RD and DR function solutions with rate O(1/n)O(1/n) and provides ε\varepsilon-approximations.

Paper defines spectral triple and computes functional for nonminimal de Rham-Hodge operator.

problem Computing spectral functions for nonminimal de Rham-Hodge operators.
method Definitions and computations of spectral triple and functional.
result Computed spectral Einstein functional for even-dimensional compact manifolds.

New method certifies neural network function space norms from point evaluations.

problem Certifying neural network function space norms from point evaluations alone.
method Combining interval arithmetic enclosures, adaptive marking/refinement, and quadrature-based aggregation.
result Certified computation of LpL^p, W1,pW^{1,p}, and W2,pW^{2,p} norms.

Paper proves autodiff systems are correct for non-differentiable functions.

problem Correctness of autodiff systems for non-differentiable functions in deep learning.
method Investigation of PAP functions and introduction of intensional derivatives.
result Intensional derivatives always exist and coincide with standard derivatives for almost all inputs.

A new method for efficient computation of Knowledge Gradient in Bayesian optimization.

problem Efficient computation of the Knowledge Gradient for Bayesian optimization.
method One-shot Hybrid KG, a new approach combining previous ideas.
result The new method is cheap to compute and preserves theoretical properties of previous methods.

seMCD computes depth functions with statistical guarantees using sequential Monte Carlo.

problem Computing depth functions is computationally challenging, especially in high dimensions.
method Sequential Monte Carlo methodology with theoretical and empirical guarantees.
result The seMCD method provides accurate depth approximations with fewer samples than traditional methods.

The sophisticated structure of Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) allows for outstanding performance, but at the cost of intensive computation. As significant redundancies inevitably present in such a structure, many works have been proposed to prune the convolutional filters for computation cost reduction. Although ex…

2018-10-12abs ↗pdf ↗

In distributed function computation, each node has an initial value and the goal is to compute a function of these values in a distributed manner. In this paper, we propose a novel token-based approach to compute a wide class of target functions to which we refer as "Token-based function Computation with Memory" (TCM) …

2017-03-26abs ↗pdf ↗

New proof shows efficient ReLU networks for piecewise linear functions.

problem Existence of efficient ReLU neural networks for piecewise linear functions.
method Degree 1 triangulations of the relative homology class bounded by polyhedra.
result Existence of efficient ReLU neural networks for functions with compact support.

Human computation or crowdsourcing involves joint inference of the ground-truth-answers and the worker-abilities by optimizing an objective function, for instance, by maximizing the data likelihood based on an assumed underlying model. A variety of methods have been proposed in the literature to address this inference …

2014-11-21abs ↗pdf ↗

New formalism solves kinematical constraints in curved backgrounds and non-trivial states.

problem Solving kinematical constraints due to Weyl invariance in curved backgrounds and non-trivial states.
method Constructing Weyl covariant geometric objects and identifying them as building blocks of correlation functions.
result Exact agreement with thermal OPEs and holographic computations for thermal 2-point functions.

A framework for partially encrypted machine learning using functional encryption.

problem Performing machine learning on encrypted data without revealing sensitive information.
method Combining adversarial training and functional encryption to efficiently compute quadratic functions and prevent feature leakage.
result The proposed framework maintains high model accuracy while significantly improving data privacy.

This work integrates differentiation and integration in Physics-Informed Neural Networks.

problem Solving integro-differential equations and computing integral transforms.
method Augmenting Physics-Informed Neural Networks with automatic integration.
result Solving complex integral transforms and integro-differential equations.

Computes cusp cobordism groups for Morse functions on manifolds.

problem Understanding the cusp cobordism groups of Morse functions.
method Employed Levine's cusp elimination technique and created pairs of cusps along fold lines.
result Both unoriented and oriented cusp cobordism groups are cyclic of order two in even dimensions and infinite order in odd dimensions.

We analyze general model selection procedures using penalized empirical loss minimization under computational constraints. While classical model selection approaches do not consider computational aspects of performing model selection, we argue that any practical model selection procedure must not only trade off estimat…

2012-08-01abs ↗pdf ↗

Establishes statistical and computational bounds for influence diagnostics.

problem Identifying influential datapoints or subsets in machine learning models.
method Finite-sample statistical bounds and computational complexity for influence functions and approximate maximum influence perturbations.
result Established statistical and computational guarantees for influence diagnostics.

We present effective methods to compute equivariant harmonic maps from the universal cover of a surface into a nonpositively curved space. By discretizing the theory appropriately, we show that the energy functional is strongly convex and derive convergence of the discrete heat flow to the energy minimizer, with explic…

2018-10-29abs ↗pdf ↗

A new loss function for VAEs improves image quality and efficiency.

problem Training VAEs to generate realistic images requires a loss function that reflects human perception.
method Based on Watson's perceptual model, the loss function computes a weighted distance in frequency space, accounts for luminance and contrast masking, and is extended to color images.
result VAEs trained with the new loss function generated high-quality, less blurry images with fewer artifacts and less computational resources.

This technical report describes an efficient technique for computing the norm of the gradient of the loss function for a neural network with respect to its parameters. This gradient norm can be computed efficiently for every example.

2015-10-07abs ↗pdf ↗