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What is a (sub)manifold

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MATH-512: Optimization on manifolds

We develop, analyze and implement numerical algorithms to solve optimization problems of the form min f(x) where x is a point on a smooth manifold. To this end, we first study differential and Riemannian geometry (with a focus dictated by computational con ...

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This lecture introduces the concept of a submanifold in a linear space, defining it as a set smoothly embedded in the space, almost indistinguishable from a linear subspace upon close inspection. The instructor explains the properties and examples of submanifolds, emphasizing the smoothness and embedding in the space.

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Nicolas Boumal

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Ontological neighbourhood

Mathematics

Algebra: Linear algebra

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