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48 results for mathematical tools

Lecture notes on linear neural networks for deep learning optimization and generalization.

problem Understanding optimization and generalization in deep learning models.
method Mathematical tools and dynamical systems theory.
result Potential of mathematical tools to enhance understanding of deep learning.

Mathematical pipeline identifies structural homology of knotted proteins.

problem Quantification and classification of protein structures, especially knotted proteins, require noise-free and complete data.
method Developed a geometric framework using persistent homology to analyze protein structures.
result Persistent homology accurately represents structural homology of knotted proteins and identifies geometric features of protein entanglement.

Enhances math problem-solving models with multi-turn preference learning.

problem Improving mathematical problem-solving capabilities of large language models.
method Introduces a multi-turn direct preference learning framework for tool-integrated mathematical reasoning tasks.
result Significant performance improvements in model accuracy on math datasets.

The amoebas associated to algebraic varieties are certain concave regions in the Euclidean space whose shape reminds biological amoebas. This term was formally introduced to Mathematics in 1994 by Gelfand, Kapranov and Zelevinski. Some traces of amoebas were appearing from time to time, even before the formal introduct…

2001-08-31abs ↗pdf ↗

This paper uses crypto derivatives data to estimate yield curves for cryptocurrencies.

problem Estimating yield curves for cryptocurrencies without bond markets.
method Using mathematical tools and data from cryptocurrency derivatives markets.
result Yield curves can be constructed for cryptocurrencies using derivative data.

Recent years have witnessed a trend that advanced mathematical tools, such as algebraic topology, differential geometry, graph theory, and partial differential equations, have been developed for describing biological macromolecules. These tools have considerably strengthened our ability to understand the molecular mech…

2019-08-01abs ↗pdf ↗

Shape analysis and compuational anatomy both make use of sophisticated tools from infinite-dimensional differential manifolds and Riemannian geometry on spaces of functions. While comprehensive references for the mathematical foundations exist, it is sometimes difficult to gain an overview how differential geometry and…

2018-07-30abs ↗pdf ↗

We introduce the concept of singular values for the Riemann curvature tensor, a central mathematical tool in Einstein's theory of general relativity. We study the properties related to the singular values, and investigate five typical cases to show its relationship to the Ricci scalar and other invariants.

2018-07-23abs ↗pdf ↗

Big data, data science, deep learning, artificial intelligence are the key words of intense hype related with a job market in full evolution, that impose to adapt the contents of our university professional trainings. Which artificial intelligence is mostly concerned by the job offers? Which methodologies and technolog…

2018-09-28abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper examines how macroeconomic control tools lost effectiveness, leading to a 'dark ages' period.

problem Loss of effectiveness of control tools in macroeconomic stabilization policy.
method Historical analysis of macroeconomic stabilization policy from 1948 to 1993.
result The overstatement of the Lucas critique and Kydland and Prescott's time-inconsistency led to a period of ineffective stabilization policy.

This thesis tackles Optimal Transport on incomparable spaces, proposing new tools and properties.

problem How to apply Optimal Transport between graphs and structured data in different metric spaces?
method Study of Gromov-Wasserstein distance and development of new Optimal Transport tools.
result Mathematical properties and algorithmic solutions for transport problems on incomparable spaces.

Investigates the effects of nondominated sets of probability measures in robust models of finance.

problem Uncertainty in financial models due to multiple possible probability measures.
method Analyzes various results from mathematical finance literature under the assumption of nondominated sets of probability measures.
result Many classical results in robust models do not hold when the set of measures is nondominated.

We introduce the historical development and physical idea behind topological Yang-Mills theory and explain how a physical framework describing subatomic physics can be used as a tool to study differential geometry. Further, we emphasize that this phenomenon demonstrates that the interrelation between physics and mathem…

2008-03-10abs ↗pdf ↗

Mathematical framework for field theories on Finsler spacetimes.

problem Developing a consistent calculus for field theories on Finsler spacetimes.
method Constructing configuration bundles and applying coordinate-free calculus of variations.
result Averaged energy-momentum conservation law for Finsler field theories.

BCF models estimate causal effects on multiple outcomes in TIMSS data.

problem Estimating causal effects on multiple outcomes in educational data.
method Bayesian Additive Regression Trees (BART) for multivariate causal inference.
result Positive and negative effects of home study conditions and school absence on student achievement.

Multilayered artificial neural networks are becoming a pervasive tool in a host of application fields. At the heart of this deep learning revolution are familiar concepts from applied and computational mathematics; notably, in calculus, approximation theory, optimization and linear algebra. This article provides a very…

2018-01-17abs ↗pdf ↗

MAD framework learns operators from physics-embedded data efficiently.

problem Data-driven methods require costly labeled datasets and model-driven techniques face efficiency-accuracy trade-offs.
method Integrates physical laws with data-driven learning to generate physics-embedded analytical solutions and synthetic data.
result Eliminates dependence on experimental or simulated training data, enabling efficient operator learning across multi-parameter systems.

A discrete time probabilistic model, for optimal equity allocation and portfolio selection, is formulated so as to apply to (at least) reinsurance. In the context of a company with several portfolios (or subsidiaries), representing both liabilities and assets, it is proved that the model has solutions respecting constr…

1999-07-24abs ↗pdf ↗

We propose a paradigm to deep-learn the ever-expanding databases which have emerged in mathematical physics and particle phenomenology, as diverse as the statistics of string vacua or combinatorial and algebraic geometry. As concrete examples, we establish multi-layer neural networks as both classifiers and predictors …

2017-06-08abs ↗pdf ↗

We study vector fields generating a local flow by automorphisms of a parabolic geometry with higher order fixed points. We develop general tools extending the techniques of [1], [2], and [3]. We apply these tools to almost Grassmannian, almost quaternionic, and contact parabolic geometries, including CR structures, to …

2012-08-27abs ↗pdf ↗

Mathematical conditions and practical computations for adversarial robustness measures are established.

problem Existence, uniqueness, and scalability of adversarial robustness measures for AI classifiers.
method Formulated and proven mathematical conditions for existence, uniqueness, and explicit analytical computation of minimal adversarial paths and distances. Practical computation demonstrated on various AI tools and synthetic benchmarks.
result Explicit mathematical conditions and practical computations for adversarial robustness measures are established.

This work has the purpose of applying the concept of Geometric Calculus (Clifford Algebras) to the Fibre Bundle description of Quantum Mechanics. Thus, it is intended to generalize that formulation to curved spacetimes [the base space of the fibre bundle in question] in a more natural way. It starts off with a review o…

2003-08-04abs ↗pdf ↗

We study the problem of estimating a manifold from random samples. In particular, we consider piecewise constant and piecewise linear estimators induced by k-means and k-flats, and analyze their performance. We extend previous results for k-means in two separate directions. First, we provide new results for k-means rec…

2012-09-05abs ↗pdf ↗

Study evaluates different mathematical models for three case studies using statistical fitting.

problem Estimating outcomes in population dynamics, temperature variations, and market equilibrium.
method Applied various statistical equations (e.g., fractional exponential, sinusoidal) to three case studies.
result Optimal models differ by case study (fractional exponential for population dynamics, sinusoidal for temperature and market equilibrium).

In this note we discuss the mathematical tools to define trend indicators which are used to describe market trends. We explain the relation between averages and moving averages on the one hand and the so called exponential moving average (EMA) on the other hand. We present a lot of examples and give the definition of t…

2020-01-10abs ↗pdf ↗

Survey of weak form's role in equation learning, parameter estimation, and coarse graining.

problem Noise robustness, accuracy, and computational efficiency in weak form applications.
method Survey and recent developments in weak form versions of equation learning, parameter estimation, and coarse graining.
result Surprising noise robustness, accuracy, and computational efficiency in weak form applications.

Geometric techniques reveal new insights into Gromov-Witten invariants.

problem Formulating Gromov-Witten invariants for complete intersections in projective space.
method Combining geometric group theory and geometric topology, focusing on geodesic laminations.
result Primitive cohomologies unify mathematical formulations of Gromov-Witten invariants.

The restricted Boltzmann machine is a network of stochastic units with undirected interactions between pairs of visible and hidden units. This model was popularized as a building block of deep learning architectures and has continued to play an important role in applied and theoretical machine learning. Restricted Bolt…

2018-06-19abs ↗pdf ↗

Braid groups are an important and flexible tool used in several areas of science, such as Knot Theory (Alexander's theorem), Mathematical Physics (Yang-Baxter's equation) and Algebraic Geometry (monodromy invariants). In this note we will focus on their algebraic-geometric aspects, explaining how the representation the…

2019-05-09abs ↗pdf ↗

In the context of science, the well-known adage "a picture is worth a thousand words" might well be "a model is worth a thousand datasets." In this manuscript we introduce the SciML software ecosystem as a tool for mixing the information of physical laws and scientific models with data-driven machine learning approache…

2020-01-13abs ↗pdf ↗

In this text I present some problems which led to the introduction of special kinds of graphs as tools for studying singular points of algebraic surfaces. I explain how such graphs were first described using words, and how several classification problems made it necessary to draw them, leading to the elaboration of a s…

2018-08-01abs ↗pdf ↗