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TOPODIFFUSIONNET: A TOPOLOGY-AWARE DIFFUSION MODEL
Saumya Gupta1, Dimitris Samaras1, Chao Chen1
1Department of Computer Science Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA.
... International Conference on Learning Representations
|June 10, 2026
Summary
Diffusion models can now generate images with precise topology, thanks to TopoDiffusionNet (TDN). This novel approach ensures accurate Betti numbers, enhancing image generation for robotics and environmental modeling.
Area of Science:
- Computer Vision
- Topological Data Analysis
- Machine Learning
Background:
- Diffusion models generate high-quality images but lack topological control.
- Betti numbers, a topological measure of structures, are not preserved by current diffusion models.
- This limitation hinders applications requiring precise structural integrity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a novel method, TopoDiffusionNet (TDN), for enforcing desired topology in diffusion model image generation.
- To integrate topological data analysis with diffusion models for enhanced control.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing persistent homology from topological data analysis to extract image topology.
- Designing a topology-based objective function to guide the diffusion model's denoising process.
- Implementing TDN to preserve intended structures and reduce noise.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated significant improvements in topological accuracy across four diverse datasets.
- Successfully enforced desired Betti numbers in generated images.
- Validated the effectiveness of the topology-based objective function.
Conclusions:
- TopoDiffusionNet (TDN) is the first method to successfully integrate topology control into diffusion models.
- TDN enhances diffusion model utility in fields like robotics and environmental modeling.
- This work opens new research directions at the intersection of topology and generative AI.
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