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48 results for surface cross sections

Motivated by a question of Hirzebruch on the possible topological types of cusp cross-sections of Hilbert modular varieties, we give a necessary and sufficient condition for a manifold M to be diffeomorphic to a cusp cross-section of a Hilbert modular variety. Specialized to Hilbert modular surfaces, this proves that e…

2007-06-25abs ↗pdf ↗

We resolve parts (A) and (B) of Problem 1.100 from Kirby's list by showing that many nontrivial links arise as cross-sections of unknotted holomorphic disks in the four-ball. The techniques can be used to produce unknotted ribbon surfaces with prescribed cross-sections, including unknotted Lagrangian disks with nontriv…

2018-01-16abs ↗pdf ↗

Classifies Nil 3-manifolds as cross-sections of complex hyperbolic surfaces.

problem Identifying Nil 3-manifolds as cross-sections of complex hyperbolic surfaces.
method Comprehensive classification of commensurability classes of cusped, arithmetic, and non-arithmetic complex hyperbolic 2-manifolds.
result Some Nil 3-manifolds are cross-sections in every commensurability class, while others are cross-sections in only one.

Study on stability of surfaces in null cones under area-preserving variations.

problem Investigating stability of spacelike cross sections of null cones.
method Area-preserving variations, Hawking energy analysis, spherical cross sections.
result Only round spheres are stable cross sections of the standard Minkowski lightcone.

For every finite collection of curves on a surface, we define an associated (semi-)norm on the first homology group of the surface. The unit ball of the dual norm is the convex hull of its integer points. We give an interpretation of these points in terms of certain coorientations of the original collection of curves. …

2016-04-22abs ↗pdf ↗

Study knots that divide ribbon knotted surfaces, computing their half ribbon genus and fusion number.

problem Understanding knots that divide ribbon knotted surfaces and their properties.
method Defining half ribbon knots, computing half ribbon genus and fusion number, and comparing with Levine-Tristram signatures.
result Computed half ribbon genus and fusion number for various knots, including new computations of doubly slice genus.

We prove here that when all planes transverse and nearly perpendicular to the axis of a surface of revolution intersect it in loops having central symmetry, the surface must be quadric. It follows that the quadrics are the only surfaces of revolution without skewloops. Similar statements hold for hypersurfaces of revol…

2007-12-17abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper defines cross-section continuity for angular momentum definitions and finds the CWY definition valid.

problem Defining angular momentum at null infinity and ensuring its continuity across different cross-sections.
method Introducing cross-section continuity as a criterion and proving it for specific angular momentum definitions.
result The Chen-Wang-Yau definition of angular momentum satisfies cross-section continuity, while the Compere-Nichols modification does not.

We prove a quasi-Poisson bracket formula for the space of representations of the fundamental groupoid of a surface with boundary, which generalizes Goldman's Poisson bracket formula. We also deduce a similar formula for quasi-Poisson cross-sections.

2013-01-22abs ↗pdf ↗

The study identifies flat manifolds with unique cusp cross-sections in arithmetic hyperbolic manifolds.

problem Characterizing flat manifolds that have unique cusp cross-sections in arithmetic hyperbolic manifolds.
method Algebraic characterization of cusp cross-sections in arithmetic hyperbolic manifolds.
result Construction of flat manifolds with unique cusp cross-sections and proof of their existence in all dimensions n32n \geq 32.

New algorithm improves asset ranking for better cross-sectional portfolios.

problem Sub-optimal ranking of assets in cross-sectional systematic strategies.
method Learning-to-rank algorithms to enhance portfolio construction.
result Modern machine learning ranking algorithms boost Sharpe Ratios by approximately threefold.

Set-Sequence model learns cross-sectional dynamics directly from time series data.

problem Predicting large cross-sections of time series data with latent cross-sectional dynamics.
method A model that learns cross-sectional structure directly, enhancing expressivity and eliminating manual feature engineering.
result Significantly outperforms strong baselines in equity portfolio optimization and loan risk prediction.

Conditions for flat manifolds as cusp cross-sections in arithmetic hyperbolic manifolds.

problem Determining when a flat manifold can be a cusp cross-section in arithmetic hyperbolic manifolds.
method Analyzing rational representations of holonomy groups and quasi-arithmetic manifolds.
result Conditions for a flat manifold to appear as a cusp cross-section in every commensurability class of arithmetic hyperbolic manifolds.

TQA improves prediction intervals for time series data by adjusting quantiles for both cross-sectional and longitudinal coverage.

problem Constructing reliable prediction intervals for cross-sectional time series data.
method Temporal Quantile Adjustment (TQA) method that adjusts the quantile in Conformal Prediction to account for both cross-sectional and longitudinal coverage.
result TQA improves longitudinal coverage while preserving cross-sectional coverage, as validated through extensive experimentation.

Proves uniqueness of certain spacetime solutions with extremal horizons.

problem Proving uniqueness of extremal Schwarzschild de Sitter spacetime solutions.
method Analytic proof in four and higher dimensions, spectral problem for hyperbolic surfaces.
result Proves extremal Schwarzschild de Sitter solutions are unique up to identifications.

The paper evaluates forecast accuracy of realized volatility measures in large cross-sections.

problem Forecast evaluation of realized volatility measures in large cross-sections of financial data.
method Equal predictive accuracy testing procedures, LASSO shrinkage, measurement error correction, cross-sectional jump component measures.
result The augmented HAR model outperforms the standard HAR model in forecasting realized volatility.

CPTD improves prediction intervals in time series regression with cross-sectional data.

problem Constructing valid prediction intervals in time series regression with a cross-section.
method Conformal Prediction with Temporal Dependence (CPTD) for post-hoc, light-weight approach.
result CPTD maintains cross-sectional validity while improving longitudinal coverage.

Unified model learns from both time-series and cross-sectional momentum features.

problem Separate time-series and cross-sectional momentum strategies do not consider concurrent relationships.
method Spatio-Temporal Momentum strategies using neural networks to combine both types of momentum.
result Simple neural network with single fully connected layer generates trading signals for all assets.

A surface S in R^3 has the central plane oval property (cpo) if (i) S meets at least one affine plane transversally along a strictly convex oval, and (ii) Every such transverse oval on S has central symmetry. We show that a complete, connected C^2 surface with cpo must be either a generalized cylinder, or quadric. Appl…

2009-04-22abs ↗pdf ↗

Machine learning portfolios perform well with simple imputation of missing data.

problem Handling missing values in machine learning portfolios constructed from cross-sectional return predictors.
method Simple imputation with cross-sectional means compared to rigorous expectation-maximization methods.
result Simple imputation performs well due to the structure of missing data.

Simple bounds show most cross-sectional predictability findings are likely true.

problem Determining the validity of cross-sectional return predictability findings.
method Developed simple and intuitive bounds on the false discovery rate (FDR).
result Bounds show the FDR is small, indicating most findings are likely true.

Introduces a new triple coproduct for knots on surfaces, preserving local crossing patterns.

problem Tackles the lack of fine-grained detection in classical cobrackets for local crossing patterns.
method Defines an integer-valued invariant using a coproduct and intersection theory, extending Turaev's cobracket theory.
result Reveals an intrinsic simplicity in the algebraic framework, uniquely determining relations in the word space.

In the present paper, we construct an invariant for virtual knots in the thickened sphere with g handles; this invariant is a Laurent polynomial in 2g+3 variables. To this end, we use a modification of the Wirtinger presentation of the knot group and the concept of parity introduced by V.O.Manturov. The section 4 of th…

2013-05-09abs ↗pdf ↗

PRISM-VQ combines financial priors with vector quantization for better stock prediction.

problem Predicting cross-sectional stock returns is hard due to low signal-to-noise ratios and changing market conditions.
method Integrates expert priors, vector-quantized latent factors, and dynamic factor loadings.
result Consistent improvements in cross-sectional return prediction and portfolio performance.

Weyl's tube formula holds for various cross-sections under symmetry conditions.

problem Can the volume of tubes around submanifolds be calculated for non-round cross-sections?
method Investigated the volume of tubes with general cross-sections D under symmetry conditions.
result The volume of tubes around submanifolds can be calculated for general cross-sections under symmetry conditions.

Modeling how individuals evolve over time is a fundamental problem in the natural and social sciences. However, existing datasets are often cross-sectional with each individual observed only once, making it impossible to apply traditional time-series methods. Motivated by the study of human aging, we present an interpr…

2018-07-12abs ↗pdf ↗

Pipeline integrates cross-sectional and longitudinal multi-omics data for IBD research.

problem Integrating diverse data types from the same individuals for disease understanding.
method Statistical and deep learning methods for variable selection, feature extraction, and joint integration.
result Identified microbial pathways, metabolites, and genes discriminating IBD status.

A new model explains asset returns with a single factor, improving cross-sectional performance.

problem Understanding the cross-section of asset returns with complex models.
method Proposes a non-linear single-factor asset pricing model with a nonparametric link function estimated jointly with sieve-based estimators.
result The model delivers superior cross-sectional performance with a low-dimensional approximation of the link function.

Study shows different types of volatility and skewness changes affect stock prices.

problem Different types of volatility and skewness changes affect stock prices.
method Used intraday data for individual stocks to analyze cross-section of asset returns.
result Idiosyncratic transitory and persistent shocks to volatility and skewness are priced differently in stock returns.

LPCI provides valid prediction intervals for longitudinal data.

problem Current conformal prediction methods for time series data lack cross-sectional coverage when applied to longitudinal datasets.
method Modeling residual data as a quantile fixed-effects regression problem, constructing prediction intervals with a trained quantile regressor.
result LPCI achieves valid cross-sectional coverage and outperforms existing benchmarks in terms of longitudinal coverage rates.

Harmonic unit normal sections studied for Grassmannians induced by cross products.

problem Energy of maps assigning unit vectors to subspaces of Grassmannians.
method Analyzing cross products to induce harmonic sections into sphere bundles.
result All unit normal sections of Grassmannians associated with cross products are harmonic.

The paper constructs Markov partitions for geodesic flow on hyperbolic surfaces.

problem Understanding Markov partitions for general hyperbolic flows.
method Rigorous construction of Markov partitions for geodesic flow on Riemann surfaces of constant negative curvature.
result Explicit forms of rectangles and local cross sections provided for the geodesic flow.

We investigate the operation of torus surgery on tori embedded in S4S^4. Key questions include which 4-manifolds can be obtained in this way, and the uniqueness of such descriptions. As an application we construct embeddings of 3-manifolds into 4-manifolds by viewing Dehn surgery as a cross section of a surgery on a su…

2015-02-24abs ↗pdf ↗

New method tests Granger non-causality in panel data with cross-sectional dependencies.

problem Testing Granger non-causality in panel data with cross-sectional dependencies.
method Proposes a new approach to aggregate p-values from panel members to test Granger non-causality, showing lower FDR.
result Our approach discovers true causal relations in panel data, unlike state-of-the-art methods.

We construct complete, finite volume, 4-dimensional manifolds with sectional curvature 1<K<0-1<K<0 with cusp cross sections compact solvmanifolds.

2012-07-06abs ↗pdf ↗

Study on stock market volatility and return dispersion during COVID-19.

problem Impact of COVID-19 on stock market volatility and return dispersion.
method Used Google index to proxy epidemic impact, modeled volatility, and analyzed influencing factors of log-return.
result Volatility significantly affected by epidemic and cross-sectional return dispersion, with positive coefficients.

Many studies have been undertaken by using machine learning techniques, including neural networks, to predict stock returns. Recently, a method known as deep learning, which achieves high performance mainly in image recognition and speech recognition, has attracted attention in the machine learning field. This paper im…

2018-01-03abs ↗pdf ↗