Paper discusses new stochastic algorithms for sparse signal recovery.
problem Sparse signal recovery in medical imaging and remote sensing.
method Proposes and analyzes stochastic natural thresholding algorithms.
result Demonstrates improved performance of StoNT algorithms.
New findings on community recovery in SBM with many communities.
problem Determining community recovery conditions in SBM with more than sqrt(n) communities.
method Constructing motifs and counting them to prove community recovery above the proposed threshold.
result Proving community recovery above the proposed threshold in SBM with K >= sqrt(n) communities.
Unified framework for pattern recovery in penalized and thresholded estimation.
problem Pattern recovery in penalized and thresholded estimation methods.
method Defining a novel pattern notion based on subdifferentials, introducing accessibility and noiseless recovery conditions.
result Unified and extended conditions for pattern recovery in a broad class of penalized estimators.
Paper finds exact recovery threshold in general hypergraph model.
problem Exact recovery of communities in general hypergraph model.
method Developed a two-stage polynomial-time algorithm for exact recovery.
result Sharp threshold for exact recovery in terms of generalized Chernoff-Hellinger divergence.
Study finds the cutoff for exact recovery in Gaussian mixture models.
problem Determining the separation of cluster centers for exact recovery in Gaussian mixture models.
method Used information theory and SDP relaxation of K-means clustering. result Sharp threshold for exact recovery of cluster labels without assuming cluster center symmetry.
Guarantees sparse recovery for neural networks with iterative hard thresholding.
problem Recovering sparse network weights in neural networks.
method Structural properties of sparse network weights and iterative hard thresholding algorithm.
result Simple iterative hard thresholding algorithm recovers sparse network weights exactly using linear memory.
Improves graph recovery in Gaussian graphical modeling.
problem Calibrating regularization parameters for graph recovery.
method Thresholded adaptive validation applied to graphical lasso.
result Thresholding pipeline improves graph recovery.
New findings support a new community recovery threshold for Stochastic Block Model with many communities.
problem Recovering communities in Stochastic Block Model with more than sqrt(n) communities.
method Counting specific motifs to achieve polynomial-time community recovery above a new threshold.
result LDP fails below the new threshold, but polynomial-time recovery is possible above it.
Nuclear norm minimization (NNM) has recently gained significant attention for its use in rank minimization problems. Similar to compressed sensing, using null space characterizations, recovery thresholds for NNM have been studied in \cite{arxiv,Recht_Xu_Hassibi}. However simulations show that the thresholds are far fro…
Sharp threshold for exact recovery in non-uniform hypergraph stochastic block model.
problem Community detection in random hypergraphs with non-uniform hyperedge probabilities.
method Sharp threshold established; two efficient algorithms for exact recovery.
result Sharp threshold for exact recovery; information-theoretic lower bound on misclassification.
This paper sets thresholds for recovering vertex correspondences in partially correlated graphs.
problem Recovering hidden vertex correspondences in partially correlated graphs.
method Proposed partially correlated Erdős-Rényi graphs model; information-theoretic thresholds; correlated functional digraphs.
result Optimal rates for partial and exact recovery of vertex correspondences.
In this paper, we investigate a multivariate multi-response (MVMR) linear regression problem, which contains multiple linear regression models with differently distributed design matrices, and different regression and output vectors. The goal is to recover the support union of all regression vectors using l1/l2-reg…
Detection of dense cycles in graphs reveals a gap between easy detection and hard recovery.
problem Detecting and recovering dense cycles in Erdős-Rényi graphs.
method Characterization of computational thresholds for detection and recovery using low-degree polynomial algorithms.
result A gap exists between the detection and recovery thresholds for certain parameter regimes.
We study graph matching with correlated Gaussian features and find thresholds for exact recovery.
problem Graph matching with correlated Gaussian features.
method Information-theoretic thresholds and conditions for exact and almost exact recovery.
result Contextual information introduces a richer structure, with thresholds for exact and almost exact recovery no longer coinciding.
This study optimizes multi-modal learning thresholds and algorithms in high dimensions.
problem Optimizing multi-modal learning performance in high-dimensional data.
method Analytical quantification and derivation of AMP algorithm with state evolution analysis.
result Bayes-optimal performance and recovery thresholds derived for multi-modal data.
New model for community detection with side information improves recovery accuracy.
problem Community detection in networks with additional node data.
method Data Block Model (DBM) with Chernoff--TV divergence for threshold characterization and efficient algorithm.
result Sharp exact recovery threshold and efficient algorithm for DBM.
The stochastic block model (SBM) is a random graph model with different group of vertices connecting differently. It is widely employed as a canonical model to study clustering and community detection, and provides a fertile ground to study the information-theoretic and computational tradeoffs that arise in combinatori…
Study on sparse recovery with mixed-quality data, establishing sample-size conditions.
problem Sparse recovery with heterogeneous noise from high- and low-quality sources.
method Establishes linear trade-off for sufficient conditions, analyzes LASSO algorithm.
result Linear trade-off for sufficient conditions, robustness of LASSO to data heterogeneity.
The thresholded feature has recently emerged as an extremely efficient, yet rough empirical approximation, of the time-consuming sparse coding inference process. Such an approximation has not yet been rigorously examined, and standard dictionaries often lead to non-optimal performance when used for computing thresholde…
GRRT recovers sparse signals without prior sparsity or noise variance knowledge.
problem Recovering sparse signals without prior sparsity or noise variance knowledge.
method Generalized residual ratio thresholding (GRRT) for SOMP and BOMP.
result Finite sample and finite SNR guarantees for exact support recovery.
In this letter, we propose an algorithm for recovery of sparse and low rank components of matrices using an iterative method with adaptive thresholding. In each iteration, the low rank and sparse components are obtained using a thresholding operator. This algorithm is fast and can be implemented easily. We compare it w…
New algorithm detects communities even with corrupted data, reaching Kesten-Stigum threshold.
problem Robust community detection in stochastic block model with node corruptions.
method Polynomial-time algorithm using Grothendieck norm of principal submatrices.
result First algorithm to achieve weak recovery at Kesten-Stigum threshold with node corruptions.
In recent years, unfolding iterative algorithms as neural networks has become an empirical success in solving sparse recovery problems. However, its theoretical understanding is still immature, which prevents us from fully utilizing the power of neural networks. In this work, we study unfolded ISTA (Iterative Shrinkage…
New algorithm achieves almost exact graph matching in almost quadratic time.
problem Graph matching under correlated Erdős-Rényi models.
method Rank-based graph matching using local tree correlation tests.
result Achieves almost exact recovery in almost quadratic time complexity.
SyncRank recovers global ranking from noisy comparisons with theoretical guarantees.
problem Recovering a global ranking from noisy pairwise comparisons.
method Complex-valued data model and SDP relaxation for exact ranking recovery.
result SyncRank achieves exact ranking recovery with high probability above a critical noise threshold of O(sqrt(n / log n)).
Resolving a conjecture of Abbe, Bandeira and Hall, the authors have recently shown that the semidefinite programming (SDP) relaxation of the maximum likelihood estimator achieves the sharp threshold for exactly recovering the community structure under the binary stochastic block model of two equal-sized clusters. The s…
This paper establishes conditions for sparse signal recovery with sparse measurements.
problem Recovering the support of a sparse signal using noisy projections with sparse measurement matrices.
method Establishes sufficient conditions for successful sparse recovery using sparse measurement matrices.
result A phase transition threshold for sparse recovery in the sparse setting is discovered, revealing a trade-off between sampling complexity and measurement sparsity.
Study reveals efficient recovery of multi-modal signals via Bayesian methods and sequential learning.
problem Recovering multiple high-dimensional signals from correlated modalities.
method Bayesian Approximate Message Passing and Sequential Curriculum Learning.
result Sequential learning strategy optimally recovers weak signals in multi-modal settings.
Paper explores limits of high-order clustering with planted structures.
problem Statistical and computational limits of high-order clustering with planted structures.
method Developed methods for detection and recovery of clusters, identified signal-to-noise ratio boundaries.
result Sharp boundaries of signal-to-noise ratio for statistical and computational feasibility.
The binary symmetric stochastic block model deals with a random graph of n vertices partitioned into two equal-sized clusters, such that each pair of vertices is connected independently with probability p within clusters and q across clusters. In the asymptotic regime of p=alogn/n and q=blogn/n for fixe…
The support recovery problem consists of determining a sparse subset of a set of variables that is relevant in generating a set of observations, and arises in a diverse range of settings such as compressive sensing, and subset selection in regression, and group testing. In this paper, we take a unified approach to supp…
A hierarchical model shows how scaling laws emerge from sequential feature recovery.
problem Emergence of scaling laws from feature learning in multi-layer networks.
method Layer-wise spectral algorithm adapted to compositional structure, sequential feature detection.
result Sequential detection of latent features, leading to explicit power-law decay of prediction error.
Exact recovery method for community detection in Gaussian mixtures with dependent noise.
problem Community detection in Gaussian mixtures with dependent and heterogeneous noise.
method Maximum likelihood estimator (MLE) for constrained quadratic optimization problem, using Σ-whitened separation and local inequalities. result Sharp exact-recovery threshold and no-gap mechanism in the unknown-size setting.
Azure (the cloud service provided by Microsoft) is composed of physical computing units which are called nodes. These nodes are controlled by a software component called Fabric Controller (FC), which can consider the nodes to be in one of many different states such as Ready, Unhealthy, Booting, etc. Some of these state…
Paper proposes a hybrid model-based and data-driven method for one-bit compressive variational autoencoding.
problem Designing efficient one-bit compressive sensing systems.
method Hybrid model-based and data-driven approach for one-bit compressive variational autoencoding.
result Significant improvement in one-bit compressive sensing compared to state-of-the-art methods.
Recovery of low-rank matrices from a small number of linear measurements is now well-known to be possible under various model assumptions on the measurements. Such results demonstrate robustness and are backed with provable theoretical guarantees. However, extensions to tensor recovery have only recently began to be st…
Paper analyzes IHT's performance in sparse recovery problems.
problem Generalization performance of Iterative Hard Thresholding (IHT).
method Sparse generalization theory under algorithmic stability.
result IHT achieves convergence rates in sparse excess risk.
Optimizes loan recovery timing across various portfolios.
problem Comparing and evaluating bank's loan recovery decision rules.
method Simulation-based expert system considering time value of money and costs.
result Threshold optima exist across different risk scenarios and portfolio compositions.
Paper uses SDP for community detection with side information.
problem Community detection in graphs with additional non-graph data.
method Formulates SDP relaxation for maximum likelihood node labeling with side information.
result SDP achieves same exact recovery threshold as maximum likelihood with side information.
QAOA matches classical tensor power iteration in spiked tensor model recovery.
problem Statistical estimation in spiked tensor model with computational gap.
method Analysis of QAOA performance on spiked tensor model.
result QAOA weak recovery threshold matches tensor power iteration.
Binary Iterative Hard Thresholding converges with optimal number of 1-bit measurements.
problem Recovering sparse signals from 1-bit compressed measurements.
method Binary Iterative Hard Thresholding (BIHT) algorithm.
result BIHT converges with only O(k/ε) measurements, optimal for recovery.
In this paper, we consider the problem of compressed sensing where the goal is to recover almost all the sparse vectors using a small number of fixed linear measurements. For this problem, we propose a novel partial hard-thresholding operator that leads to a general family of iterative algorithms. While one extreme of …
This paper describes a fast algorithm for recovering low-rank matrices from their linear measurements contaminated with Poisson noise: the Poisson noise Maximum Likelihood Singular Value thresholding (PMLSV) algorithm. We propose a convex optimization formulation with a cost function consisting of the sum of a likeliho…
Study community detection in multi-view data with various types of information.
problem Community detection in multi-view data with different types of information.
method Unified theoretical framework, mutual information analysis, sharp thresholds, iterative algorithms.
result Sharp thresholds for community recovery in various multi-view settings.
Modern scientific instruments produce vast amounts of data, which can overwhelm the processing ability of computer systems. Lossy compression of data is an intriguing solution, but comes with its own drawbacks, such as potential signal loss, and the need for careful optimization of the compression ratio. In this work, …
Community detection is considered for a stochastic block model graph of n vertices, with K vertices in the planted community, edge probability p for pairs of vertices both in the community, and edge probability q for other pairs of vertices. The main focus of the paper is on weak recovery of the community based on the …
Study of Langevin dynamics for tensor PCA recovery in high dimensions.
problem Recovering hidden signal vectors (spikes) from noisy Gaussian tensor observations.
method Langevin dynamics approach for nonconvex optimization.
result Sample complexity matches the single-spike case but degrades for all spikes.
Nonconvex matrix recovery is known to contain no spurious local minima under a restricted isometry property (RIP) with a sufficiently small RIP constant δ. If δ is too large, however, then counterexamples containing spurious local minima are known to exist. In this paper, we introduce a proof technique that is capa…