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Adam optimization adapted for analog Ising machines

Researchers have developed continuous-time versions of the Adam optimization algorithm for use in analog Ising machines. These new dynamics aim to improve the speed and robustness of these machines, which are used for complex optimization problems. Benchmarks on Max-Cut problems show that Adam-based dynamics significantly reduce the time needed to find solutions and enhance solution quality compared to traditional gradient-descent methods. AI

IMPACT Adapting advanced optimization techniques like Adam could accelerate problem-solving capabilities in specialized hardware, potentially impacting fields reliant on complex computations.

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Adam optimization adapted for analog Ising machines

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Stijn Van Vooren, Guy Van der Sande, Guy Verschaffelt ·

    Beyond Gradient Descent: Adam for Analog Ising Machines

    arXiv:2606.03917v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: As Moore's law reaches its limits, Ising machines offer a promising alternative computing approach for difficult optimization problems. However, many analog, time-continuous Ising machines rely on gradient-descent-like dynamics to…

  2. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Guy Verschaffelt ·

    Beyond Gradient Descent: Adam for Analog Ising Machines

    As Moore's law reaches its limits, Ising machines offer a promising alternative computing approach for difficult optimization problems. However, many analog, time-continuous Ising machines rely on gradient-descent-like dynamics to find solutions, which can limit speed and robustn…