Neural Solver
Neural solvers are data-driven computational methods designed to efficiently solve complex mathematical problems, such as partial differential equations (PDEs) and combinatorial optimization problems, that are traditionally tackled with computationally expensive numerical or symbolic techniques. Current research emphasizes developing robust and generalizable neural solvers using architectures like transformers, U-Nets, and convolutional neural networks, often incorporating techniques like multigrid methods, adversarial training, and self-supervised learning to improve accuracy and efficiency. These advancements hold significant promise for accelerating scientific discovery and enhancing practical applications across diverse fields, including engineering, physics, and operations research, by providing faster and more accurate solutions to previously intractable problems.
Papers
Physics-guided Full Waveform Inversion using Encoder-Solver Convolutional Neural Networks
Matan Goren, Eran Treister
Unisolver: PDE-Conditional Transformers Are Universal PDE Solvers
Hang Zhou, Yuezhou Ma, Haixu Wu, Haowen Wang, Mingsheng Long
DPN: Decoupling Partition and Navigation for Neural Solvers of Min-max Vehicle Routing Problems
Zhi Zheng, Shunyu Yao, Zhenkun Wang, Xialiang Tong, Mingxuan Yuan, Ke Tang