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A unified approach for neural network-like approximation of non-linear functionals
1Department of Mathematics, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
Summary
This study introduces a universal neural network approach for approximating non-linear systems and their input-output maps. It establishes theorems for accurate approximation, simplifying complex system identification.
Area of Science:
- Computational mathematics
- Machine learning theory
- System identification
Background:
- Non-linear functionals and myopic input-output maps are crucial in modeling complex systems.
- Approximation methods are essential for analyzing and understanding these non-linear behaviors.
- Neural network-like architectures offer a powerful framework for function approximation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a universal approach for approximating non-linear functionals and myopic input-output maps.
- To provide strong theoretical guarantees for equi-uniform approximation in abstract spaces.
- To apply these methods to the identification of non-linear systems with specific input constraints.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing neural network-like architectures for approximation.
- Developing theorems for equi-uniform approximation in abstract mathematical spaces.
- Investigating the reduction of weighted approximation problems to non-weighted ones.
- Establishing a universal framework applicable to both continuous and discrete cases.
Main Results:
- A universal method for approximating non-linear functionals and myopic input-output maps is presented.
- Theorems on equi-uniform approximation are established, providing strong theoretical backing.
- The approach is successfully applied to the identification of non-linear systems.
- Weighted approximation is shown to be reducible to non-weighted approximation.
- A unified treatment for continuous and discrete cases is demonstrated.
Conclusions:
- The proposed neural network-based approach offers a universal and theoretically sound method for approximating complex non-linear systems.
- This work simplifies the analysis and identification of non-linear systems by unifying continuous and discrete cases and reducing weighted to non-weighted approximation.
- The findings have significant implications for machine learning theory and the practical identification of dynamic systems.