Zoom link: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/98220304722 This talk reviews a theory of the functions learned by neural networks with Rectified Linear Unit (ReLU) activations. At its core is the observation that deep ReLU […]
In nature, thin sheets bend, fold, and curve to create functional three-dimensional forms—from insect wings to leaves and flower petals. Over the past decades, such behavior has inspired engineered systems […]
This event will be in-person ONLY in Wu and Chen Auditorium. ABSTRACT Recent advancements in large multimodal models have led to the emergence of remarkable generalist capabilities in digital domains, […]
The world is nonlinear and linked. In this talk, I will present the origin of the small-gain theory and show that it serves as an important systematic tool for addressing […]
Riccati equations are ubiquitous in systems/control theory and are frequently solved by the methods of continuous optimization. In some cases, it is known that solutions can be obtained quickly and […]
This speaker event is virtual, but will be screened in PICS 534 with refreshments. Equilibrium thermodynamics emerges from equilibrium statistical mechanics as the most likely behavior of a system in […]
In recent years, numerous magnetic van der Waals layered quantum materials have been reported, including transition-metal halides, transition-metal chalcogenides, transition-metal phosphorus chalcogenides, and metal oxy- and chalco-halides. Unlike 3D counterparts, […]
The goal of system identification (SysID) is to learn a mathematical model from a corpus of temporal observations of a system's inputs and outputs. SysID is a fundamental problem in […]
This dissertation presents QuINT, a modular platform for integrating new quantum and optical science into the Internet’s IP-based optical network infrastructure. Building on a recently developed chip-powered quantum-classical hybrid networking […]
Abstract: Swimming, self-organization, and collective behaviors of active and driven colloids have implications in nature and applications to reconfigurable materials. Here, we focus on swimming or displacement made possible by […]
High-frequency power converters increasingly require magnetic components that are compact, efficient, and compatible with advanced integration. Conventional ferrites face limitations in scaling and high-frequency performance. This work introduces laminated NiFe […]