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Super Gradient Descent: Global Optimization requires Global Gradient

Machine Learning 2024-10-31 v2 Numerical Analysis Numerical Analysis Optimization and Control

Abstract

Global minimization is a fundamental challenge in optimization, especially in machine learning, where finding the global minimum of a function directly impacts model performance and convergence. This article introduces a novel optimization method that we called Super Gradient Descent, designed specifically for one-dimensional functions, guaranteeing convergence to the global minimum for any k-Lipschitz function defined on a closed interval [a, b]. Our approach addresses the limitations of traditional optimization algorithms, which often get trapped in local minima. In particular, we introduce the concept of global gradient which offers a robust solution for precise and well-guided global optimization. By focusing on the global minimization problem, this work bridges a critical gap in optimization theory, offering new insights and practical advancements in different optimization problems in particular Machine Learning problems like line search.

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@article{arxiv.2410.19706,
  title  = {Super Gradient Descent: Global Optimization requires Global Gradient},
  author = {Seifeddine Achour},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2410.19706},
  year   = {2024}
}
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