arXiv Machine Learning

A differentiability framework for zigzag persistent homology via linear interpolation

arXiv Machine Learning
5d ago

Persistent Homology of Time Series through Complex Networks

The paper introduces a unified pipeline that classifies univariate time series by first converting them into graphs using one of five constructions from three families (visibility, transition, proximity). The resulting graph is turned into a dissimilarity matrix, from which a Vietoris–Rips filtration produces persistence diagrams that are vectorized via persistence landscapes and topological summary statistics. Experiments on twelve UCR benchmarks reveal that no single graph construction dominates, diffusion distance consistently outperforms shortest-path metrics, and persistence-based features remain robust to noise.

By \.Ismail G\"uzel
arXiv Statistics ML
Aug 24

Topological Detection of Hopf Bifurcations via Persistent Homology: A Functional Criterion from Time Series

The paper introduces a topological method for detecting Hopf bifurcations directly from scalar time series. It combines delay-coordinate reconstruction with persistent homology, using the maximum persistence of one‑dimensional homology classes as a scalar descriptor of cyclic structure. Finite‑resolution persistence bounds are derived for the supercritical Hopf case, and a derivative‑based estimator localizes the critical parameter; the method is tested on the Hopf normal form, Lorenz system, and a reduced Belousov–Zhabotinsky model.

By Jhonathan Barrios, Y\'asser Ech\'avez, Carlos F. \'Alvarez
arXiv Machine Learning
1d ago

Graph Representation via Elements of Discrete Morse and Cobordism Theories

The paper proposes using concepts from low‑dimensional topology—specifically Morse theory and cobordism—to enhance graph diffusion models, introducing the MG‑Diff pipeline. It provides theoretical guarantees that the Morse‑theoretic guidance remains stable under small perturbations when a positive decision‑gap exists. The authors demonstrate the approach on spatio‑temporal graph forecasting and graph regeneration, suggesting broader potential for topology in machine learning.

By Jennifer Rozenblit, Chenguang Yang, Yuxin Liu, Yuzhou Chen, Yulia Gel
arXiv AI
Jun 9

Topological Neural Operators

arXiv:2606. 09806v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: We introduce Topological Neural Operators (TNOs), a principled framework for operator learning on cell complexes that lifts neural operators (NOs) from functions on points and/or edges to topological domains.

By Lennart Bastian, Samuel Leventhal, Mustafa Hajij, Tolga Birdal
arXiv Machine Learning
Aug 20

Learning Topological Features of $\widehat Z$-invariants

arXiv:2608. 18570v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Machine learning and data analysis techniques have recently emerged as powerful tools for identifying patterns and formulating conjectures in mathematical research, most notably in the field of low-dimensional topology.

By Brandon Robinson, Shimal Harichurn, Fabian Ruehle, Sergei Gukov, Rak-Kyeong Seong, Miranda C. N. Cheng