Invariant Manifold
Invariant manifolds represent lower-dimensional subsets within high-dimensional dynamical systems where the long-term behavior of the system resides, offering a powerful tool for simplifying complex models. Current research focuses on learning these manifolds from data using techniques like physics-informed neural networks, autoencoders (including variations like constrained and implicit rank minimizing autoencoders), and diffusion models, often incorporating knowledge of system symmetries or exploiting foliations to better capture the underlying dynamics. This work is significant for enabling reduced-order modeling of complex systems, improving the efficiency of simulations and control algorithms, and facilitating a deeper understanding of the underlying dynamics in diverse fields such as robotics, fluid dynamics, and chemical kinetics.