Adaptive Deep Neural Network Approximation for Stochastic Dynamical Systems

Conceitos Básicos

This paper proposes a new adaptive deep learning method called temporal KRnet (tKRnet) to efficiently approximate the probability density functions (PDFs) of state variables in stochastic dynamical systems governed by the Liouville equation.

Resumo

The paper focuses on developing an efficient deep learning method to solve the Liouville equation, which models the evolution of PDFs in stochastic dynamical systems. The key contributions are:

1. Extending the Knothe-Rosenblatt (KRnet) model to a time-dependent setting (tKRnet) to approximate the time-varying PDFs.
2. Proposing an adaptive training procedure for tKRnet, where the collocation points for training are generated iteratively using the approximate PDF at each step. This helps the collocation points become more consistent with the solution PDF over iterations.
3. Introducing a temporal decomposition technique to improve the long-time integration of the Liouville equation.
4. Providing theoretical analysis to bound the Kullback-Leibler (KL) divergence between the exact solution and the tKRnet approximation.

The authors demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method through numerical examples involving stochastic dynamical systems like the double gyre flow, Kraichnan-Orszag problem, Duffing oscillator, and Lorenz-96 system.

Estatísticas

The paper presents numerical results comparing the tKRnet solution with the reference solution computed using the method of characteristics. The relative error and KL divergence between the two solutions are reported.

Citações

"The main idea of deep learning methods for solving PDEs is to reformulate a PDE problem as an optimization problem and train deep neural networks to approximate the solution by minimizing the corresponding loss function."
"The idea of the normalizing flows is to construct an invertible mapping from a given simple distribution to the unknown distribution, such that the PDF of the unknown distribution can be obtained by the change of variables."

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Adaptive deep density approximation for stochastic dynamical systems

by Junjie He,Qi... às arxiv.org 05-07-2024

https://arxiv.org/pdf/2405.02810.pdf

Perguntas Mais Profundas

How can the proposed tKRnet method be extended to handle stochastic dynamical systems with non-Gaussian noise or non-Markovian effects

To extend the tKRnet method to handle stochastic dynamical systems with non-Gaussian noise or non-Markovian effects, we can incorporate more complex probability distributions into the model. One approach is to use normalizing flows that can capture a wider range of distributions beyond Gaussian. By modifying the architecture of the tKRnet to include layers that can model non-Gaussian noise, such as mixture density networks or autoregressive flows, we can adapt the method to handle non-Gaussian noise effectively. Additionally, for non-Markovian effects, we can introduce memory mechanisms in the neural network to account for past states and inputs, enabling the model to capture the temporal dependencies inherent in non-Markovian systems.

What are the potential challenges in applying the tKRnet method to high-dimensional stochastic systems, and how can they be addressed

The potential challenges in applying the tKRnet method to high-dimensional stochastic systems include the curse of dimensionality, computational complexity, and training instability. To address these challenges, several strategies can be employed. Firstly, dimensionality reduction techniques such as autoencoders or principal component analysis can be used to reduce the input space dimensionality and improve computational efficiency. Secondly, regularization methods like dropout or weight decay can help prevent overfitting and stabilize training. Additionally, leveraging parallel computing resources or distributed training can speed up the training process for high-dimensional systems. Lastly, incorporating domain knowledge or problem-specific constraints into the model architecture can help guide the learning process and improve the model's performance in high-dimensional settings.

Can the temporal decomposition technique be further improved to enhance the long-time integration capabilities of the method

The temporal decomposition technique can be further improved to enhance the long-time integration capabilities of the method by optimizing the sub-interval selection and adaptive sampling strategy. One way to enhance the temporal decomposition is to dynamically adjust the sub-interval lengths based on the system dynamics or the complexity of the solution. By adaptively choosing the sub-intervals and refining the sampling strategy, the method can better capture the long-term behavior of the system and improve the accuracy of the solution over extended time periods. Additionally, exploring advanced numerical integration schemes or adaptive time-stepping methods can further enhance the long-time integration capabilities of the tKRnet method.