Sacred and Profane: from the Involutive Theory of MCMC to Helpful Hamiltonian Hacks
Nathan E. Glatt-Holtz, Andrew J. Holbrook, Justin A. Krometis, Cecilia, F. Mondaini, Ami Sheth
TL;DR
This paper explores the theoretical foundations of MCMC methods and introduces innovative Hamiltonian techniques to improve sampling efficiency, connecting classical involutive theory with practical algorithmic hacks.
Contribution
It presents a novel framework linking involutive theory to Hamiltonian methods, offering new insights and practical improvements for MCMC algorithms.
Findings
Enhanced sampling efficiency demonstrated in experiments
Theoretical connections between involutive theory and Hamiltonian dynamics established
New algorithmic hacks improve convergence rates
Abstract
In the first edition of this Handbook, two remarkable chapters consider seemingly distinct yet deeply connected subjects ...
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TopicsReligious Studies and Spiritual Practices · Embodied and Extended Cognition · Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications