Neural Operator
Neural operators are deep learning models designed to learn mappings between infinite-dimensional function spaces, primarily focusing on efficiently solving and analyzing partial differential equations (PDEs). Current research emphasizes improving the accuracy, efficiency, and interpretability of these operators, exploring architectures like Fourier neural operators, DeepONets, and state-space models, as well as incorporating physics-informed learning and techniques like multigrid methods. This field is significant because it offers a powerful alternative to traditional numerical methods for solving complex PDEs, impacting diverse scientific domains and enabling faster, more accurate simulations in areas such as fluid dynamics, materials science, and climate modeling.
Papers
Spectral-Refiner: Fine-Tuning of Accurate Spatiotemporal Neural Operator for Turbulent Flows
Shuhao Cao, Francesco Brarda, Ruipeng Li, Yuanzhe Xi
Reference Neural Operators: Learning the Smooth Dependence of Solutions of PDEs on Geometric Deformations
Ze Cheng, Zhongkai Hao, Xiaoqiang Wang, Jianing Huang, Youjia Wu, Xudan Liu, Yiru Zhao, Songming Liu, Hang Su