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Main Authors: Xu, Kailai, Darve, Eric
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Published: 2019
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/1901.07758
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author Xu, Kailai
Darve, Eric
author_facet Xu, Kailai
Darve, Eric
contents We proposed a framework for solving inverse problems in differential equations based on neural networks and automatic differentiation. Neural networks are used to approximate hidden fields. We analyze the source of errors in the framework and derive an error estimate for a model diffusion equation problem. Besides, we propose a way for sensitivity analysis, utilizing the automatic differentiation mechanism embedded in the framework. It frees people from the tedious and error-prone process of deriving the gradients. Numerical examples exhibit consistency with the convergence analysis and error saturation is noteworthily predicted. We also demonstrate the unique benefits neural networks offer at the same time: universal approximation ability, regularizing the solution, bypassing the curse of dimensionality and leveraging efficient computing frameworks.
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spellingShingle The Neural Network Approach to Inverse Problems in Differential Equations
Xu, Kailai
Darve, Eric
Numerical Analysis
We proposed a framework for solving inverse problems in differential equations based on neural networks and automatic differentiation. Neural networks are used to approximate hidden fields. We analyze the source of errors in the framework and derive an error estimate for a model diffusion equation problem. Besides, we propose a way for sensitivity analysis, utilizing the automatic differentiation mechanism embedded in the framework. It frees people from the tedious and error-prone process of deriving the gradients. Numerical examples exhibit consistency with the convergence analysis and error saturation is noteworthily predicted. We also demonstrate the unique benefits neural networks offer at the same time: universal approximation ability, regularizing the solution, bypassing the curse of dimensionality and leveraging efficient computing frameworks.
title The Neural Network Approach to Inverse Problems in Differential Equations
topic Numerical Analysis
url https://arxiv.org/abs/1901.07758