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[Paper] Classical and Quantum Speedups for Non-Convex Optimization via Energy Conserving Descent

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This paper presents the first analytical study of the Energy Conserving Descent (ECD) algorithm, a global non-convex optimization method. Unlike traditional gradient descent, ECD dynamics are designed to escape strict local minima and converge to a global minimum, making it highly appealing for machine learning applications. The current installment focuses on formalizing stochastic ECD (sECD) and analyzing its behavior in a one-dimensional setting.

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