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We consider the corresponding Christoffel-Minkowski problem for curvature measures. The existence of star-shaped (nk)(n-k)-convex bodies with prescribed kk-th curvature measures (k>0k>0) has been a longstanding problem. This is settled in this paper through the establishment of a crucial C2C^2 a priori estimate for the c…

2011-03-11abs ↗pdf ↗

In this paper we present the solution to a longstanding problem of differential geometry: Lie's third theorem for Lie algebroids. We show that the integrability problem is controlled by two computable obstructions. As applications we derive, explain and improve the known integrability results, we establish integrabilit…

2001-05-04abs ↗pdf ↗

We present the solution of a longstanding internal problem of noncommutative geometry, namely the computation of the index of a transversally elliptic operator on an arbitrary foliation. The new and crucial ingredient is a certain Hopf algebra associated to the transverse frame bundle. Its cyclic cohomology is defined …

1998-06-19abs ↗pdf ↗

We show that Kervaire invariant one elements in the homotopy groups of spheres exist only in dimensions at most 126. By Browder's Theorem, this means that smooth framed manifolds of Kervaire invariant one exist only in dimensions 2, 6, 14, 30, 62, and possibly 126. With the exception of dimension 126 this resolves a lo…

2009-08-26abs ↗pdf ↗

We give a quick tour through many of the classical results in the field of minimal submanifolds, starting at the definition. The field of minimal submanifolds remains extremely active and has very recently seen major developments that have solved many longstanding open problems and conjectures; for more on this, see th…

2005-11-18abs ↗pdf ↗

Symplectic realization is a longstanding problem which can be traced back to Sophus Lie. In this paper, we present an explicit solution to this problem for an arbitrary holomorphic Poisson manifold. More precisely, for any holomorphic Poisson manifold (X,π)(X, π), we prove that there exists a holomorphic symplectic struct…

2015-12-30abs ↗pdf ↗

The VC-dimension of a set system is a way to capture its complexity and has been a key parameter studied extensively in machine learning and geometry communities. In this paper, we resolve two longstanding open problems on bounding the VC-dimension of two fundamental set systems: kk-fold unions/intersections of half-s…

2018-07-20abs ↗pdf ↗

It is a longstanding problem to determine the precise relationship between the geodesic length spectrum of a hyperbolic manifold and its commensurability class. A well known result of Reid, for instance, shows that the geodesic length spectrum of an arithmetic hyperbolic surface determines the surface's commensurabilit…

2017-02-26abs ↗pdf ↗

In this paper, we study locally strongly convex Tchebychev hypersurfaces, namely the {\it centroaffine totally umbilical hypersurfaces}, in the (n+1)(n+1)-dimensional affine space Rn+1\mathbb{R}^{n+1}. We first make an ordinary-looking observation that such hypersurfaces are characterized by having a Riemannian structure ad…

2019-11-13abs ↗pdf ↗

We introduce novel communication strategies in synchronous distributed Deep Learning consisting of decentralized gradient reduction orchestration and computational graph-aware grouping of gradient tensors. These new techniques produce an optimal overlap between computation and communication and result in near-linear sc…

2019-09-24abs ↗pdf ↗

Predicting flood for any location at times of extreme storms is a longstanding problem that has utmost importance in emergency management. Conventional methods that aim to predict water levels in streams use advanced hydrological models still lack of giving accurate forecasts everywhere. This study aims to explore arti…

2019-02-06abs ↗pdf ↗

We reconsider the training objective of Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) from the mixed Nash Equilibria (NE) perspective. Inspired by the classical prox methods, we develop a novel algorithmic framework for GANs via an infinite-dimensional two-player game and prove rigorous convergence rates to the mixed NE, reso…

2018-10-23abs ↗pdf ↗

Given a singular Schubert variety Z in a compact Hermitian symmetric space it is a longstanding question to determine when Z is homologous to a smooth variety Y. We identify those Schubert varieties for which there exist first-order obstructions to the existence of Y. This extends (independent) work of M. Walters, R. B…

2011-02-09abs ↗pdf ↗

Some of recent developments, including recent results, ideas, techniques, and approaches, in the study of degenerate partial differential equations are surveyed and analyzed. Several examples of nonlinear degenerate, even mixed, partial differential equations, are presented, which arise naturally in some longstanding, …

2010-05-15abs ↗pdf ↗

A longstanding question in superstring/MM theory is does it predict supersymmetry below the string scale? We formulate and discuss a necessary condition for this to be true; this is the mathematical conjecture that all stable, compact Ricci flat manifolds have special holonomy in dimensions below eleven. Almost equiva…

2019-06-17abs ↗pdf ↗

The Burau representation is a natural action of the braid group B_n on the free Z[t,t^{-1}]-module of rank n-1. It is a longstanding open problem to determine for which values of n this representation is faithful. It is known to be faithful for n=3. Moody has shown that it is not faithful for n>8 and Long and Paton imp…

1999-04-20abs ↗pdf ↗

Uniform convergence of metrics on vortex moduli space in Bradlow limit.

problem Understanding the geometry of vortex moduli spaces.
method Proof of uniform convergence of metrics using normalized L2L^2 metric and Fubini-Study metric.
result Establishes the Fubini-Study metric as the limit of the normalized L2L^2 metric in the Bradlow limit.

The cosmetic surgery conjecture is a longstanding conjecture in 3-manifold theory. We present a theorem about exceptional cosmetic surgery for homology spheres. Along the way we prove that if the surgery is not a small seifert Z/2Z\mathbb{Z}/2\mathbb{Z}-homology sphere or a toroidal irreducible non-Seifert surgery then t…

2016-05-15abs ↗pdf ↗

A longstanding problem for Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) is understanding their puzzling ability to generalize well. We approach this problem through the unconventional angle of \textit{cognitive abstraction mechanisms}, drawing inspiration from recent neuroscience work, allowing us to define the Cognitive Neural Activat…

2019-05-27abs ↗pdf ↗

New neural network solves Nirenberg problem for curvature on sphere.

problem Prescribing Gaussian curvature on S2S^2 for metrics conformal to the round metric.
method Mesh-free physics-informed neural network (PINN) that directly parametrises the conformal factor.
result Neural network achieves very low losses for realisable curvatures, distinguishing them from non-realisable ones.

Study geodesics in sub-Riemannian manifolds, resolving open questions.

problem Understanding geodesics in sub-Riemannian geometry, especially those that lose regularity.
method Constructing examples and using a lifting procedure.
result Existence of non-smooth and branching minimizing geodesics in real-analytic sub-Riemannian manifolds and Carnot groups.

A topological version of a longstanding conjecture of H. Hopf, originally proposed by W. Thurston, states that the sign of the Euler characteristic of a closed aspherical manifold of dimension d=2md=2m depends only on the parity of mm. Gromov defined several hyperbolization functors which produce an aspherical manifold …

2012-10-28abs ↗pdf ↗

Optimal strategy found for identifying best arm in bandits with small gap.

problem Best arm identification in two-armed bandits with a fixed budget and small gap.
method Neyman allocation rule augmented with inverse probability weighting.
result Proposed strategy is asymptotically optimal when gap is small.

Improving sample efficiency has been a longstanding goal in reinforcement learning. This paper proposes VRMPO\mathtt{VRMPO} algorithm: a sample efficient policy gradient method with stochastic mirror descent. In VRMPO\mathtt{VRMPO}, a novel variance-reduced policy gradient estimator is presented to improve sample efficiency.…

2019-06-25abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper proves the existence of a folded annulus with multiple creases.

problem Existence of a folded annulus with multiple creases.
method Analyze developable surfaces, use normal curvature and relative torsion, compute geometric descriptors, prove propagation of folds.
result Proves the existence of a folded annulus with multiple creases.

In mixtures-of-experts (ME) model, where a number of submodels (experts) are combined, there have been two longstanding problems: (i) how many experts should be chosen, given the size of the training data? (ii) given the total number of parameters, is it better to use a few very complex experts, or is it better to comb…

2011-10-10abs ↗pdf ↗

A new method for Bayesian inference in high dimensions using projected Stein variational gradient descent.

problem Bayesian inference challenges in high-dimensional data.
method Adapting Stein variational gradient descent to exploit intrinsic low dimensionality of data.
result pSVGD is more accurate and efficient than SVGD, especially in high-dimensional settings.

Although optimization is the longstanding algorithmic backbone of machine learning, new models still require the time-consuming implementation of new solvers. As a result, there are thousands of implementations of optimization algorithms for machine learning problems. A natural question is, if it is always necessary to…

2019-05-31abs ↗pdf ↗

Study curves in non-orientable surfaces with specific intersection properties.

problem Enumerate and understand curves in non-orientable surfaces with intersection constraints.
method Generalized construction of Malestein-Rivin-Theran to non-orientable surfaces.
result Lower bound for maximum number of curves in generic non-orientable surface.

Off-policy reinforcement learning has many applications including: learning from demonstration, learning multiple goal seeking policies in parallel, and representing predictive knowledge. Recently there has been an proliferation of new policy-evaluation algorithms that fill a longstanding algorithmic void in reinforcem…

2016-02-28abs ↗pdf ↗