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Constants of motion network reexamined
Wenqi Fang1, Qian-Yuan Tang2, Chao Chen1
1Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China.
Physical Review. E
|September 16, 2025
Summary
This study introduces a novel neural network for discovering constants of motion in dynamical systems. The new method is more lightweight and robust to noise than existing approaches.
Area of Science:
- Dynamical Systems and Chaos Theory
- Computational Physics
- Machine Learning Applications
Background:
- Discovering constants of motion is crucial for understanding dynamical systems but requires advanced mathematical expertise.
- Neural network-based methods, like Constant of Motion Network (COMET), show promise but need further improvement for practical applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance the performance of existing neural network methods for discovering constants of motion.
- To develop a more lightweight and noise-robust approach compared to the current COMET method.
Main Methods:
- A novel neural network architecture utilizing singular-value-decomposition (SVD) was developed.
- A two-phase training algorithm was designed to optimize the network's performance.
- The proposed method was evaluated through extensive experiments.
Main Results:
- The new approach maintains COMET's ability to handle non-Hamiltonian systems and identify the number of constants of motion.
- Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method is more lightweight and robust to noise than COMET.
- The SVD-based architecture and training algorithm significantly improve the efficiency and reliability of discovering constants of motion.
Conclusions:
- The proposed neural network architecture and training algorithm offer a superior alternative for discovering constants of motion.
- This advancement facilitates a deeper understanding of complex dynamical systems with improved computational efficiency and robustness.
- The method holds potential for broader applications in physics and engineering where dynamical system analysis is critical.
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