Bayesian Algorithm
Bayesian algorithms are probabilistic methods used to solve a wide range of problems by updating beliefs based on new evidence. Current research focuses on improving their efficiency and applicability in diverse areas, including online learning, optimization, and sensor networks, often employing techniques like Bayesian neural networks, GFlowNets, and variations of Monte Carlo methods for approximation. These advancements enhance the robustness and interpretability of Bayesian approaches, leading to improved performance in applications such as machine learning, control systems, and scientific instrumentation. The resulting algorithms offer more reliable estimations and uncertainty quantification, improving decision-making in complex scenarios.
Papers
Multipoint-BAX: A New Approach for Efficiently Tuning Particle Accelerator Emittance via Virtual Objectives
Sara A. Miskovich, Willie Neiswanger, William Colocho, Claudio Emma, Jacqueline Garrahan, Timothy Maxwell, Christopher Mayes, Stefano Ermon, Auralee Edelen, Daniel Ratner
Bayan Algorithm: Detecting Communities in Networks Through Exact and Approximate Optimization of Modularity
Samin Aref, Mahdi Mostajabdaveh, Hriday Chheda