Survey of mass partition problems in geometry and topology.
problem Inducing partitions on measures or sets by dividing space.
method Recent progress in topology, discrete geometry, and computer science.
result Connections between different fields.
Minimal networks minimize length and mass in certain configurations.
problem Finding minimal networks that minimize length and mass.
method Global and local calibrations to prove minimization properties.
result Minimal networks minimize mass and interfaces in partitions.
MAS scores cluster size consistency from points, robust to label changes.
problem Desired uniformity in cluster sizes, stability under label perturbations.
method Mass Agreement Score (MAS) measures point-centric cluster size consistency, robust to label changes.
result MAS yields similar scores for partitions with similar bulk structure, sensitive to genuine redistribution of cluster mass.
Improved upper bound for mass partitioning problem using Gray codes.
problem Partitioning masses on a high-dimensional space with hyperplanes.
method Classifying Gray code patterns and utilizing group actions.
result An improved bound for the Grünbaum-Hadwiger-Ramos problem.
Evidential clustering is an approach to clustering in which cluster-membership uncertainty is represented by a collection of Dempster-Shafer mass functions forming an evidential partition. In this paper, we propose to construct these mass functions by bootstrapping finite mixture models. In the first step, we compute b…
For a given 1-Lipschitz map u:Rn→Rm we define a partition, up to a set of Lebesgue measure zero, of Rn into maximal closed convex sets such that restriction of u is an isometry on these sets. We consider a disintegration, with respect to this partition, of a log-concave meas…
We introduce inference trees (ITs), a new class of inference methods that build on ideas from Monte Carlo tree search to perform adaptive sampling in a manner that balances exploration with exploitation, ensures consistency, and alleviates pathologies in existing adaptive methods. ITs adaptively sample from hierarchica…
A novel clustering method uses torque balance to group objects.
problem Grouping similar objects in various scientific fields.
method Inspired by gravitational interactions, a parameter-free clustering algorithm based on mass and distance.
result The algorithm effectively clusters objects regardless of their shape, size, or density.
This paper finds a unique partition of a sample space for estimating continuous distributions.
problem Estimating continuous probability distributions from finite samples.
method Equal-probability partition of the sample space using order statistics.
result The partition yields an entropy of log2(N+1) bits, providing a discrete entropy estimate.
New bounds for estimating partition functions under bounded f-divergence.
problem Estimating partition functions with limited sample access.
method Information-theoretic characterization using integrated coverage profile and f-divergences. result Sharp phase transitions in sample complexity under f-divergences. Study evaluates topological contributions in massive SQCD on compact 4-manifolds.
problem Analyzing topological path integrals for massive SQCD with up to 3 massive hypermultiplets.
method Decouples hypermultiplets, evaluates massless limit, and merges singularities at Argyres-Douglas points. Uses mass expansions for P2 and K3. result Physical partition functions match mathematical results on Segre numbers of instanton moduli spaces.
Many complex systems generate multifractal time series which are long-range cross-correlated. Numerous methods have been proposed to characterize the multifractal nature of these long-range cross correlations. However, several important issues about these methods are not well understood and most methods consider only o…
A new approach uses partial likelihood to improve tree-based density estimation and inference.
problem Inference on tree-based models suffers from overfitting and reduced efficiency due to data-independent partitioning.
method Proposes a partial likelihood approach to data-dependent partitioning of tree-based models.
result Significant gains in estimation accuracy and computational efficiency from adopting partial likelihood.
Study topological correlators for SU(2) SYM on four-manifolds, deriving explicit formulae and confirming S-duality.
problem Topological correlation functions of SU(2), N=2∗ SYM on four-manifolds. method Coupling to a Spin^c structure, deriving explicit formulae, and confirming S-duality.
result Topological correlators are mock modular forms for b2+=1. Study of 5D SYM theory on toric surfaces yields refined Vafa-Witten invariants.
problem Computing partition functions in 5D SYM theory on toric surfaces.
method Supersymmetric localization, Nekrasov partition functions, moduli space of sheaves.
result Found correspondence between poles and torus-fixed points in moduli space, leading to refined Vafa-Witten invariants.
AMORE uses neural operators to efficiently predict multiple thermochemical states in stiff chemical kinetics.
problem Efficiently integrating stiff chemical kinetics systems to reduce computational cost.
method Developed AMORE, a framework of adaptive multi-output operator network with two adaptive loss functions.
result Demonstrated improved accuracy and efficiency in predicting thermochemical states from initial conditions.
The X-ADM mass is shown to be equivalent to the ADM mass, proving the X-positive mass theorem in all dimensions.
problem Proving the X-positive mass theorem for all dimensions.
method Conformal reduction argument.
result The X-ADM mass is equivalent to the ADM mass, proving the X-positive mass theorem in all dimensions.
Reweighted ALPS improves sampling from multimodal distributions using warm start points.
problem Sampling from multimodal distributions is hard due to exponential mixing times.
method Introduces Reweighted ALPS, a modified Annealed Leap-Point Sampler that uses warm start points.
result First polynomial-time bound for Re-ALPS in a general setting, under a natural assumption.
The paper studies nonlinear mass concepts in 3-manifolds with nonnegative scalar curvature.
problem Nonlinear isocapacitary mass in 3-manifolds with nonnegative scalar curvature.
method Derives positive mass theorems and shows mass coincides with ADM mass under mild conditions.
result Nonlinear masses coincide with ADM mass and prove the Penrose inequality.
Equivalence proven for isocapacitary mass notions.
problem Proving equivalence of isocapacitary mass notions.
method Proof of equivalence for G. Huisken's and J. L. Jauregui's isocapacitary mass.
result Equivalence of isocapacitary mass notions proven.
The paper defines a new mass quantity for 3-manifolds and proves a positive mass theorem.
problem Proving the positive mass theorem for a new geometric quantity.
method Defining X-ADM mass and using a monotonicity formula. result Established a relative positive mass theorem for asymptotically flat 3-manifolds.
Introduce new boundary mass for asymptotically flat half-manifolds
problem Define boundary mass for asymptotically flat half-manifolds
method Introduce new boundary mass
result Define boundary mass for asymptotically flat half-manifolds
We prove directly without using a density theorem that (i) the ADM mass defined in the usual way on an asymptotically flat manifold is equal to the mass defined intrinsically using Ricci tensor; (ii) the Hamiltonian formulation of center of mass and the center of mass defined intrinsically using Ricci tensor are the sa…
Continuous metrics on R^3 with specific properties have non-negative harmonic mass.
problem Proving non-negativity of mass for continuous metrics.
method Defining harmonic mass and using properties of approximating smooth metrics.
result The harmonic mass of continuous metrics is non-negative.
The paper examines mass aspects at future null infinity and limits of quasilocal mass.
problem Understanding mass aspects and limits of quasilocal mass at future null infinity.
method Review and extension of Bondi mass and mass loss formula in Bondi-Sachs coordinate system.
result New results about the limit of quasilocal mass of unit spheres at null infinity.
Study the mass of flat 3-manifolds with boundary using specific methods.
problem Calculate the mass of asymptotically flat 3-manifolds with boundary.
method Use the method of Bray-Kazaras-Khuri-Stern to derive a mass formula.
result Derive sufficient conditions for the positivity of the mass.
Unified definition of mass aspect function for weakly regular hyperbolic manifolds.
problem Ambiguity in mass definition for asymptotically hyperbolic manifolds.
method Introduced an ADM-style mass aspect function for broad asymptotics and low regularity.
result Unified mass aspect function exhibits favorable covariance properties.
Local mass perspective on Bayesian inference
problem Measuring distributional discrepancy in Bayesian inference
method Introducing Mass Index and Regularised Extended KL
result Proving inequalities for comparing local small-ball masses
On asymptotically flat and asymptotically hyperbolic manifolds, by evaluating the total mass via the Ricci tensor, we show that the limits of certain Brown-York type and Hawking type quasi-local mass integrals equal the total mass of the manifold in all dimensions.
Simple proof for sphere mass calculation.
problem Computing the ADM mass of static sphere extensions.
method Uses mass formula for static asymptotically flat manifolds.
result Validated mass formula for small spheres.
New ADM mass definition for weakly regular manifolds.
problem Defining ADM mass for non-smooth manifolds.
method Proposed a new definition for metrics with local Sobolev regularity.
result Finite mass, invariance under coordinate changes, and agreement with smooth case.
New theorem for spacetime mass in noncompact regions.
problem Mass in noncompact spacetime regions.
method Developed mass type invariant and boundary conditions; proof based on spinors.
result Proved positive mass theorem for noncompact boundaries.
Huisken's isoperimetric mass is always nonnegative.
problem Understanding the nonnegativity of Huisken's isoperimetric mass.
method Simple reasoning based on basic properties.
result Huisken's isoperimetric mass is nonnegative.
Study on residual Monge-Ampère mass for symmetric plurisubharmonic functions.
problem Estimating the residual Monge-Ampère mass of symmetric plurisubharmonic functions with isolated singularities.
method Utilized Sasakian geometry to derive estimates on the residual mass in relation to Lelong numbers.
result Partially resolved the zero mass conjecture by Guedj and Rashkovskii.
New optimal transport method handles mass creation and destruction.
problem Optimal re-balancing of portfolios with mass creation or destruction.
method Formalizes an optimal transport problem with mass-change factor.
result Existence of optimal transport plans and maps established.
Study on residual Monge-Ampère mass for symmetric plurisubharmonic functions.
problem Analyzing the residual Monge-Ampère mass of symmetric plurisubharmonic functions.
method Proved zero mass for functions with zero Lelong number at origin and S1-invariance. result Zero mass conjecture answered for symmetric functions.
Surveying mass in 2D hyperbolic geometry, overcoming challenges via minimisation.
problem Defining mass in 2D hyperbolic geometry.
method Minimisation using positive energy theorem and gluing theorems.
result Construction of novel initial data sets with controlled mass.
The paper connects mass, harmonic functions, and capacity in asymptotically flat 3-manifolds.
problem Connections among ADM mass, harmonic functions, and capacity in asymptotically flat 3-manifolds.
method New formulae for ADM mass via harmonic functions, monotone quantities, and geometric inequalities.
result The mass-to-capacity ratio is bounded below by 1 - sqrt(normalized Willmore functional of the boundary).
Study topological twists of massive SQCD with gauge group SU(2) and 3 or fewer fundamental hypermultiplets.
problem Evaluate topological partition functions of massive SQCD with arbitrary gauge bundles and hypermultiplet masses.
method Develop techniques for evaluating low-energy path integrals on the Coulomb branch.
result Formulate theories for arbitrary gauge bundles on compact four-manifolds.
Mass in relativity linked to polyhedra geometry.
problem Understanding ADM mass in general relativity.
method Relating ADM mass to the total mean curvature and defect of dihedral angles of Riemannian polyhedra.
result Expressed n-dimensional mass as an integral of geometric quantities. Refines geometric center of mass analysis for Einstein field equations.
problem Analyzing the geometric center of mass of Willmore surfaces in initial data for Einstein field equations.
method Refined Lyapunov-Schmidt analysis to study geometric center of mass of area-constrained Willmore surfaces.
result The geometric center of mass agrees with the Hamiltonian center of mass under specific conditions.
Proves spacetime positive mass theorem in all dimensions.
problem Proving the spacetime positive mass theorem in arbitrary dimensions.
method Using Brendle--Wang's Riemannian positive mass theorem approach.
result Proves the spacetime positive mass theorem for all dimensions.
New mass inequalities and proofs for causal variational principles.
problem Proving new mass inequalities for causal variational principles.
method Proved a new inequality for minimizers of causal variational principles and applied it to prove the positive mass theorem.
result Introduced a positive quasilocal mass and proved new mass inequalities.
Defines mass for non-smooth hyperbolic spaces using a modified flow.
problem Defining mass for non-smooth, asymptotically hyperbolic spaces.
method Normalized Ricci-DeTurck flow with scalar curvature lower bound.
result Mass function well-defined for continuous metrics.
New solutions found with negative mass in general relativity.
problem Finding metrics with negative mass in general relativity.
method Constructing families of metrics with specific properties.
result Obtained new classes of solutions with negative mass.
Defines a new geometric quantity for hyperbolic manifolds, showing it's well-defined and invariant.
problem Defining a mass for asymptotically hyperbolic manifolds under weaker conditions.
method Volume-renormalized mass defined as a linear combination of ADM mass and renormalized volume.
result Volume-renormalized mass is well-defined and diffeomorphism invariant under weaker conditions.
Bartnik mass is positive and non-decreasing for black holes
problem Quasilocal mass for black holes
method Defining a Bartnik mass and proving positivity and monotonicity
result Positive and non-decreasing Bartnik mass for black holes
New formula shows how causal vectors relate to mass-minimizing data.
problem Understanding mass-minimizing initial data sets and their geometry.
method Developed a new monotonicity formula for causal Killing vectors.
result Established strong maximum principles for the Lorentzian length.