Deterministic Algorithm
Deterministic algorithms aim to produce consistent, predictable outputs for a given input, contrasting with stochastic methods that incorporate randomness. Current research emphasizes evaluating and improving the robustness and efficiency of deterministic approaches across diverse applications, including optimization problems (e.g., using evolutionary algorithms or gradient descent), machine learning model evaluation (addressing issues of reproducibility and uncertainty quantification), and game theory (exploring strategies in imperfect information games). This focus stems from the need for reliable and explainable solutions in critical applications, while also acknowledging the limitations of deterministic methods in handling inherent uncertainty or variability in real-world data.
Papers
Disentangled Latent Spaces for Reduced Order Models using Deterministic Autoencoders
Henning Schwarz, Pyei Phyo Lin, Jens-Peter M. Zemke, Thomas RungHamburg University of TechnologyA Non-Asymptotic Theory of Seminorm Lyapunov Stability: From Deterministic to Stochastic Iterative Algorithms
Zaiwei Chen, Sheng Zhang, Zhe Zhang, Shaan Ul Haque, Siva Theja MaguluriPurdue IE●Inc.●Georgia Tech ISyE