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Persistent Topological Laplacians-A Survey
Xiaoqi Wei1, Guo-Wei Wei1,2,3
1Department of Mathematics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA.
Persistent topological Laplacians offer advanced tools for topological data analysis (TDA), outperforming persistent homology in complex datasets like protein engineering. This review explores their mathematical formulations and applications.
Area of Science:
- Topological Data Analysis (TDA)
- Computational Topology
- Applied Mathematics
Background:
- Persistent homology faces challenges with complex datasets.
- New tools are needed to analyze topological and geometrical features.
- Multiscale analysis combined with topology is a promising approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce persistent topological Laplacians as a novel TDA tool.
- Review their mathematical formulations across diverse settings.
- Highlight their advantages over persistent homology.
Main Methods:
- Formulating Laplacians on various mathematical structures (simplicial complexes, digraphs, sheaves, etc.).
- Analyzing the kernels for topological invariants.
- Examining non-harmonic spectra for supplementary information.
Main Results:
- Kernels fully retrieve topological invariants.
- Non-harmonic spectra offer additional insights.
- Demonstrated superior performance in protein engineering data analysis.
Conclusions:
- Persistent topological Laplacians are powerful TDA tools.
- They offer enhanced capabilities for complex data analysis.
- Further exploration across various mathematical settings is warranted.
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