Hellmann–Feynman connection for the relative Fisher information

The (i) reciprocity relations for the relative Fisher information (RFI, hereafter) and (ii) a generalized RFI–Euler theorem are self-consistently derived from the Hellmann–Feynman theorem. These new reciprocity relations generalize the RFI–Euler theorem and constitute the basis for building up a mathematical Legendre transform structure (LTS, hereafter), akin to that of thermodynamics, that underlies the RFI scenario. This demonstrates the possibility of translating the entire mathematical structure of thermodynamics into a RFI-based theoretical framework. Virial theorems play a prominent role in this endeavor, as a Schrödinger-like equation can be associated to the RFI. Lagrange multipliers are determined invoking the RFI–LTS link and the quantum mechanical virial theorem. An appropriate ansatz allows for the inference of probability density functions (pdf’s, hereafter) and energy-eigenvalues of the above mentioned Schrödinger-like equation. The energy-eigenvalues obtained here via inference are benchmarked against established theoretical and numerical results. A principled theoretical basis to reconstruct the RFI-framework from the FIM framework is established. Numerical examples for exemplary cases are provided.     

Quantum theory as a description of robust experiments: Derivation of the Pauli equation

It is shown that the Pauli equation and the concept of spin naturally emerge from logical inference applied to experiments on a charged particle under the conditions that (i) space is homogeneous (ii) the observed events are logically independent, and (iii) the observed frequency distributions are robust with respect to small changes in the conditions under which the experiment is carried out. The derivation does not take recourse to concepts of quantum theory and is based on the same principles which have already been shown to lead to e.g. the Schrödinger equation and the probability distributions of pairs of particles in the singlet or triplet state. Application to Stern–Gerlach experiments with chargeless, magnetic particles, provides additional support for the thesis that quantum theory follows from logical inference applied to a well-defined class of experiments.     

Zero Expectile Processes and Bayesian Spatial Regression

We introduce new classes of stationary spatial processes with asymmetric, sub-Gaussian marginal distributions using the idea of expectiles. We derive theoretical properties of the proposed processes. Moreover, we use the proposed spatial processes to formulate a spatial regression model for point-referenced data where the spatially correlated errors have skewed marginal distribution. We introduce a Bayesian computational procedure for model fitting and inference for this class of spatial regression models. We compare the performance of the proposed method with the traditional Gaussian process-based spatial regression through simulation studies and by applying it to a dataset on air pollution in California.     

基于合成规则的相似性推理及其在焊接参数设计中的应用

焊接过程是典型的复杂过程,应用模糊逻辑建立焊接参数推理系统可快速实现焊接工艺参数设计.近似推理机制是模糊系统研究和开发中的一个重要组成部分,在现有的相似性推理方法的基础上,融合经典的合成规则推理技术,提出一种新的基于合成规则的相似性推理方法.以CO_2保护焊焊接规范参数设计为背景介绍模糊推理在焊接领域的应用,运行结果表明,采用方法建立的模糊推理模型具有较高的推算精度,能够满足焊接工艺参数设计的要求.     

Prediction of future observations using belief functions: A likelihood-based approach

We study a new approach to statistical prediction in the Dempster–Shafer framework. Given a parametric model, the random variable to be predicted is expressed as a function of the parameter and a pivotal random variable. A consonant belief function in the parameter space is constructed from the likelihood function, and combined with the pivotal distribution to yield a predictive belief function that quantifies the uncertainty about the future data. The method boils down to Bayesian prediction when a probabilistic prior is available. The asymptotic consistency of the method is established in the iid case, under some assumptions. The predictive belief function can be approximated to any desired accuracy using Monte Carlo simulation and nonlinear optimization. As an illustration, the method is applied to multiple linear regression.     

Uncertain and negative evidence in continuous time Bayesian networks

The continuous time Bayesian network (CTBN) enables reasoning about complex systems by representing the system as a factored, finite-state, continuous-time Markov process. Inference over the model incorporates evidence, given as state observations through time. The time dimension introduces several new types of evidence that are not found with static models. In this work, we present a comprehensive look at the types of evidence in CTBNs. Moreover, we define and extend inference to reason under uncertainty in the presence of uncertain evidence, as well as negative evidence, concepts extended to static models but not yet introduced into the CTBN model.     

Bayesian network inference using marginal trees

Variable elimination (VE) and join tree propagation (JTP) are two alternatives to inference in Bayesian networks (BNs). VE, which can be viewed as one-way propagation in a join tree, answers each query against the BN meaning that computation can be repeated. On the other hand, answering a single query with JTP involves two-way propagation, of which some computation may remain unused. In this paper, we propose marginal tree inference (MTI) as a new approach to exact inference in discrete BNs. MTI seeks to avoid recomputation, while at the same time ensuring that no constructed probability information remains unused. Thereby, MTI stakes out middle ground between VE and JTP. The usefulness of MTI is demonstrated in multiple probabilistic reasoning sessions.     

基于极限学习机与规则推理的NPC三电平逆变器二级故障诊断方法

针对NPC三电平逆变器故障诊断问题,提出一种基于极限学习机与规则推理的二级故障诊断方法。分析了依据输出电流诊断故障的可区分性,以及故障模式的分类。然后对输出电流提取故障特征,并采用极限学习机完成故障初级分类。对于初级分类结果为电流不可区分故障情况,再根据桥臂电压信息运用规则推理法实现故障二级精确诊断。诊断实验表明,该方法能够实现NPC三电平的多模式故障诊断,且故障诊断方法简单、定位精确、快速、鲁棒性强。     

基于贝叶斯网络推理的起落架系统故障诊断技术研究

民机起落架系统结构复杂,是典型的故障多发系统,实际诊断过程主要依赖于排故手册流程和工程经验积累,存在诸多不确定性因素。贝叶斯网络是用有向无环图的形式表达变量间因果关联关系,可以充分利用专家知识和试验信息进行基于概率的统计推断,适于处理复杂系统的不确定性问题。通过深入分析某型民机起落架技术资料,建立了基于贝叶斯网络的起落架系统诊断架构,结合专家知识和维护经验提出了基于贝叶斯网络的起落架系统故障诊断方法,并给出了网络推理流程,提升了起落架系统故障诊断效率和精度。