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Maria Chiara Angelini1,2, Angelo Giorgio Cavaliere3, Raffaele Marino4

  • 1Dipartimento di Fisica, Sapienza Università di Roma, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy. maria.chiara.angelini@roma1.infn.it.

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Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD) closely mirrors Metropolis Monte Carlo dynamics in discrete optimization. This equivalence helps optimize SGD mini-batch sizes for improved performance in machine learning inference problems.

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Area of Science:

  • Machine Learning
  • Optimization Algorithms
  • Statistical Physics

Background:

  • Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD) is a cornerstone of modern machine learning, yet its fundamental dynamics remain incompletely understood.
  • The relationship between SGD and established simulation methods like Metropolis Monte Carlo (MMC) has been unclear, hindering theoretical advancements.
  • Understanding this connection is crucial for optimizing training algorithms and addressing complex inference challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the fundamental similarities between Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD) and Metropolis Monte Carlo (MMC) dynamics.
  • To establish a quantitative link between SGD's behavior and MMC, particularly concerning temperature and mini-batch size.
  • To leverage insights from Monte Carlo methods to enhance the efficiency and performance of SGD in machine learning.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of the dynamics of SGD-like algorithms and Metropolis Monte Carlo simulations.
  • Focus on discrete optimization and inference problems to establish a clear theoretical framework.
  • Examination of both equilibrium and out-of-equilibrium regimes to ensure comprehensive understanding.

Main Results:

  • A strong resemblance was found between SGD dynamics and Metropolis Monte Carlo dynamics with a temperature dependent on the mini-batch size.
  • This quantitative matching holds true in both equilibrium and out-of-equilibrium scenarios.
  • Despite fundamental differences, such as SGD not satisfying detailed balance, the equivalence is robust.

Conclusions:

  • Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD) and Metropolis Monte Carlo (MMC) exhibit a profound equivalence in discrete optimization and inference.
  • This discovered relationship allows for the optimization of SGD's mini-batch size by applying principles from Monte Carlo methods.
  • The findings pave the way for more efficient SGD algorithms, particularly in tackling challenging inference problems in machine learning.