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Decomposable Submodular Function Minimization: Discrete and Continuous

Machine Learning 2017-03-07 v1 Data Structures and Algorithms

Abstract

This paper investigates connections between discrete and continuous approaches for decomposable submodular function minimization. We provide improved running time estimates for the state-of-the-art continuous algorithms for the problem using combinatorial arguments. We also provide a systematic experimental comparison of the two types of methods, based on a clear distinction between level-0 and level-1 algorithms.

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@article{arxiv.1703.01830,
  title  = {Decomposable Submodular Function Minimization: Discrete and Continuous},
  author = {Alina Ene and Huy L. Nguyen and László A. Végh},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1703.01830},
  year   = {2017}
}