Point convolutional neural network algorithm for Ising model ground state research based on spring vibration

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1. How can CMOS Ising machines be advantageous for solving large-scale practical Ising model problems?

2. How is the Ising model energy related to the spring vibration model?

3. How does the spring vibration model find the ground state of the Ising model?

4. How does symplectic method solve Hamilton's equations?

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CMOS Ising machines offer several advantages for solving large-scale practical Ising model problems. Firstly, CMOS implementations are easy to integrate and expand, making them a more suitable strategy for mapping and solving large-scale practical Ising model problems. Additionally, CMOS chips have advantages such as tiny size, exible expansion, high integration, and low system power consumption. However, there are challenges associated with CMOS Ising machines, such as limited spin scale due to all-to-all connected topology designs and increased design cost for ASICs. Despite these challenges, CMOS Ising machines remain a promising approach for addressing large-scale optimization problems.

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The discrete Ising model energy in Eq. (1) is set to the continuous Ising model energy in the spring vibration model. In the spring vibration model, the mass point representing the spin state moves away from the origin point due to the spring force. The magnitude and direction of the force depend on the coupling coefficient and the state of the source spins. The generalized coordinate introduced by the model affects the force magnitude. The greater the absolute value of the generalized coordinate, the greater the spring potential energy. The source spin's influence on the target spin is determined by the absolute value of the generalized coordinate. Therefore, the discrete Ising model energy is related to the continuous Ising model energy in the spring vibration model through the spring potential energy and the influence of source spins on the target spin.

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The spring vibration model finds the ground state of the Ising model by converting the potential energy of the Ising model into the potential energy of the spring and kinetic energy of the system. The energy of the system gradually decreases and converges to the spring potential energy and the energy of the Ising model near the ground state. The Lagrangian equation is constructed with mass, elastic, and scaling coefficients. The movement of mass points is affected by the spring potential energy and the energy of the Ising model, resulting in continuous vibrations on the ideal springs. The oscillations of the mass points are biased towards lower Ising model energy due to the coupling coefficient.

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The symplectic method is a numerical method used to solve Hamilton's equations by preserving the energy conservation of the system. It involves obtaining the generalized momentum and using the Hamiltonian of the system obtained through Legendre transformation on the Lagrangian quantity. The symplectic algorithm iteratively solves the Hamiltonian system, with the system origin set to a specific value. The energy continuously converts as the iteration progresses, leading to the ground state of the Ising model. Dimensional issues are not considered in numerical calculations, allowing parameters to be combined. The iterative formula of the Spring-Ising Algorithm, Eq. (5), is used in this process.

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Point convolutional neural network optimizes hardware design by reusing the convolution kernel and reducing data access. This optimization accelerates computation in parallel, making it suitable for highbandwidth computing chips like GPU and AI chips. The architecture computation assigns a single test at the xed coordinate of the feature map, ensuring the same number of generalized coordinates and feature maps. The size of the point convolution kernel depends on the coupling relationship matrix of the Ising model, determining the number of convolution kernel channels. The rest of the architecture consists of an addition module, which can be completed through the residual structure in the neural network and is supported in mainstream AI chips.

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When kinetic energy is large enough, it can cross local minimum values through local oscillation. However, if the kinetic energy is too large, it cannot remain in any minimum value. To address this, constraints are added each time the model is updated. The boundary conditions play a crucial role in allowing the spring to vibrate, slightly deviating from the original setting. By combining these boundary conditions, the motion law of the spin is described. Running the spring vibration model algorithm for 10,000 iterations, the mass point vibration results are visualized in Figure 4. Initially, the mass points are at the origin with a small disturbance, leading to a long-term decline in the energy of the Ising model. This is evident from the dense polylines in the graph, indicating violent oscillations. As the algorithm progresses, mass points gradually attach to the lower energy boundary, and in the final stage, only a few mass points continue to oscillate in search of the optimal solution. The energy of the Ising model tends towards the ground state, as shown in the inset of Figure 4 (a). Additionally, a few spins cause fluctuations in the Ising energy, highlighting the dynamic nature of the system.

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The Spring-Ising Algorithm compensates for energy loss by setting a linear variable as a constant in the calculation. This variable is used to increase the energy proportion of the Ising model and improve search efficiency. The algorithm introduces the concept of energy dynamic balance to achieve this. The variable is regarded as a constant in the calculation of the Lagrangian equation, which means that the time-varying effect in the equation is not considered. Through further analysis and solution of this equation, the ground state of the Ising model system is obtained. This compensation allows for further searches after the spring model has entered local stability, leading to better search results.

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The hardware implementation of the algorithm utilizes a personal computer (Intel 8700K and NVIDIA GTX 2080ti) and a CNN accelerator developed by the Institute of Semiconductors, CAS. The algorithm initializes mass points near the origin and simulates their movement under the influence of springs and the Ising model. The symplectic method is used to calculate the positions of mass points at each time step, and the final spin state is obtained through numerical iteration. Feature maps are created from generalized coordinates, and the coupling coefficient matrix of the Ising model is mapped to a point convolution kernel. The network structure is continuously called to update the numerical calculation of the algorithm. After a set time step or calculation time, the low energy state of the Ising model is sampled. The coupling relationship between spins affects the external force received by the mass points, with positive or negative forces depending on the coupling relationship. The algorithm's hardware implementation allows for efficient simulation and analysis of the Ising model.

Point convolutional neural network algorithm for Ising model ground state research based on spring vibration

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