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Neural Renormalization Group Flow advances percolation theory with ML

Researchers have developed a novel machine learning approach called Neural Renormalization Group Flow to tackle complex problems in condensed matter physics, specifically focusing on two-dimensional site percolation. This method utilizes a supervised, scale-shared neural architecture that recursively applies learned coarse-graining rules across different scales. The model demonstrates an impressive ability to extrapolate from small lattice training data to significantly larger systems, accurately predicting crossing probabilities and reconstructing the largest cluster. Crucially, the learned latent representation exhibits critical fluctuations and scale-dependent flows that align with renormalization-group principles, enabling high-fidelity predictions and accurate finite-size scaling near critical points. AI

IMPACT This novel ML approach could enable data-driven solutions for complex physical systems where traditional methods struggle.

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Anaclara Alvez, Luca Camagna, Sergio Chibbaro, Cyril Furtlehner, Fran\c{c}ois Landes, Gianluca Manzan, Lorenzo Mensi ·

    Neural Renormalization Group Flow for Percolation

    arXiv:2608.26764v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Machine learning offers a possible route to data-driven real-space renormalization when the relevant observables are nonlocal and difficult to prescribe explicitly. We explore this idea for two-dimensional site percolation develop…