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Sparse autoregressive neural networks for classical spin systems

Biazzo, Indaco  
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Wu, Dian  
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Carleo, Giuseppe  
June 1, 2024
Machine Learning-Science And Technology

Efficient sampling and approximation of Boltzmann distributions involving large sets of binary variables, or spins, are pivotal in diverse scientific fields even beyond physics. Recent advances in generative neural networks have significantly impacted this domain. However, these neural networks are often treated as black boxes, with architectures primarily influenced by data-driven problems in computational science. Addressing this gap, we introduce a novel autoregressive neural network architecture named TwoBo, specifically designed for sparse two-body interacting spin systems. We directly incorporate the Boltzmann distribution into its architecture and parameters, resulting in enhanced convergence speed, superior free energy accuracy, and reduced trainable parameters. We perform numerical experiments on disordered, frustrated systems with more than 1000 spins on grids and random graphs, and demonstrate its advantages compared to previous autoregressive and recurrent architectures. Our findings validate a physically informed approach and suggest potential extensions to multivalued variables and many-body interaction systems, paving the way for broader applications in scientific research.

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research article
DOI
10.1088/2632-2153/ad5783
Web of Science ID

WOS:001251404900001

Author(s)
Biazzo, Indaco  
Wu, Dian  
Carleo, Giuseppe  
Date Issued

2024-06-01

Publisher

Iop Publishing Ltd

Published in
Machine Learning-Science And Technology
Volume

5

Issue

2

Article Number

025074

Subjects

Technology

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Sparse

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Spin

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Autoregressive Neural Network

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Neural Network

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Statistical Physics

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Spin Glass

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Complex System

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REVIEWED

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Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Frderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschunghttp://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100001711

200336

Swiss National Science Foundation

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