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Univariate interpolation by exponential functions and gaussian RBFs for generic sets of nodes

Numerical Analysis 2012-12-18 v2 Optimization and Control

Abstract

We consider interpolation of univariate functions on arbitrary sets of nodes by Gaussian radial basis functions or by exponential functions. We derive closed-form expressions for the interpolation error based on the Harish-Chandra-Itzykson-Zuber formula. We then prove the exponential convergence of interpolation for functions analytic in a sufficiently large domain. As an application, we prove the global exponential convergence of optimization by expected improvement for such functions.

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@article{arxiv.1205.5961,
  title  = {Univariate interpolation by exponential functions and gaussian RBFs for generic sets of nodes},
  author = {Dmitry Yarotsky},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1205.5961},
  year   = {2012}
}

Comments

Some stylistic improvements and added references following feedback from the reviewers