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This work addresses the lack of a complete formalization of complex Hilbert spaces and bounded linear operators in proof assistants. We develop, for the first time in Isabelle/HOL, a rigorous, machine-checked library covering core concepts—including complex vector spaces, inner product structures, boundedness, adjoint operators, unitary operators, and orthogonal projections. Methodologically, we extend the Bounded Linear Transformation (BLT) theorem and introduce a formal framework for positive operators, thereby enhancing expressive power. Leveraging higher-order logic and Isabelle’s code generation infrastructure, our library supports executable semantics and numerical verification for finite-dimensional operators. The resulting formalization comprises over one hundred standard theorems with fully automated, verifiable proofs. This contribution bridges theoretical rigor and computational utility, establishing a foundational, reusable resource for the formalization of functional analysis and computable mathematics.

Traditional neural networks suffer from limited interpretability and weak theoretical foundations. Method: This paper proposes a novel machine learning paradigm grounded in infinite-dimensional Hilbert spaces, centering on linear operators. It integrates reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces (RKHS), spectral operator learning, wavelet representations, scattering transforms, and Koopman operator theory to formulate learning tasks as sampling, approximation, and dynamical inference in infinite-dimensional function spaces. Contribution/Results: We establish the first unified Hilbert-space-theoretic framework bridging spectral learning and symbolic reasoning. The approach significantly enhances mathematical rigor and model interpretability by grounding learning in well-defined functional-analytic principles. Moreover, it provides a rigorous mathematical foundation and new methodological pathways for deep interdisciplinary integration between signal processing and machine learning—enabling principled analysis of structured data, hierarchical feature extraction, and nonlinear dynamical system modeling.

This work proposes a unified functional analytic framework that interprets both supervised and unsupervised learning as variational optimization problems within a function space induced by the data distribution. The central insight is that the fundamental distinction between these learning paradigms arises from the choice of the functional being optimized, rather than from differences in the underlying function space itself. Data structure is characterized via operators induced by the distribution, and target functions are estimated in the eigenbasis of these operators. This framework systematically integrates classical algorithms—including kernel methods, spectral clustering, and manifold learning—revealing their intrinsic coherence and underscoring the foundational role of function spaces and associated operators in modern machine learning.

This paper addresses the universal approximation of continuous (including nonlinear) operators on Banach spaces. Methodologically, it introduces a novel learning framework based on orthogonal polynomial projections—marking the first integration of Leray–Schauder mapping theory into operator approximation theorems, synergizing Banach-space operator analysis with spectral approximation techniques in $L^p$ spaces. Specifically, in $L^p$ (notably $L^2$), it establishes a two-stage operator learning paradigm: “learnable projection” followed by “finite-dimensional mapping.” Theoretical contributions include: (1) a proof of universal approximation capability for the framework on arbitrary Banach spaces; (2) explicit sufficient conditions ensuring high-precision operator approximation in $L^2$; and (3) the first rigorous, unified mathematical foundation for operator neural networks.

This work investigates the convergence and learnability of stochastic gradient descent (SGD) for learning linear and nonlinear operators in general Hilbert spaces. To accommodate structural properties of target operators, we introduce weak and strong regularity conditions—functional analogues of classical smoothness and decay assumptions. Our analysis constitutes the first systematic extension of SGD convergence theory to infinite-dimensional operator learning. We establish that SGD converges to the optimal linear approximation of a nonlinear operator; derive tight non-asymptotic upper bounds on the convergence rate; and construct matching minimax lower bounds, thereby characterizing fundamental statistical limits. The results hold uniformly across both vector-valued and scalar-valued reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces (RKHS). By transcending the conventional restrictions of SGD analysis—namely, finite-dimensional parameterizations or linear models—this work provides the first theoretical framework for operator learning that incorporates functional regularity characterizations and delivers quantitative, provable solvability guarantees.

This work investigates the capacity of artificial intelligence to address open problems in pure mathematics, with a focus on Banach space theory. By integrating large language models for conjecture and proof generation, automated literature mining, formal verification, and a human–AI collaborative reasoning framework, the study achieves the first instance of AI autonomously proposing verifiable new theorems in advanced pure mathematics. The approach yielded five novel mathematical results, all rigorously validated by human experts. These findings not only demonstrate the practical potential of large language models in abstract mathematical research but also establish a new paradigm for AI–human collaboration in mathematical discovery.

This study addresses the challenge of smooth modeling and geometric feature extraction for parameterized curves in $\mathbb{R}^p$ subject to discrete measurement errors. The proposed methodology leverages separable Hilbert spaces and Sobolev frameworks, employing penalized least squares to achieve smooth curve fitting. It further extends functional principal component analysis to $\mathbb{R}^3$, utilizing variational methods to solve for the eigenfunctions of the covariance operator in order to decompose spatial variance. By integrating the Euler–Lagrange theorem, regularization techniques, and differential geometry, this work effectively captures key differential features such as velocity and curvature. The resulting approach demonstrates significant advantages over conventional multivariate analysis methods.

Existing neural operators lack reliability and theoretical guarantees when handling out-of-distribution input functions. This work proposes an extended framework grounded in reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces (RKHS), leveraging kernel approximation techniques to achieve robust approximation of both out-of-distribution functions and their derivatives. The key innovation lies in establishing a theoretical connection between kernel selection and Sobolev eigenfunction spaces, thereby providing predictable guarantees on generalization error and derivative accuracy for neural operators. When applied to solving elliptic partial differential equations—particularly on manifolds represented as point clouds—the method demonstrates significantly enhanced geometric awareness, improved extrapolation accuracy, and greater computational efficiency.

This work addresses the limited integration of existing functional Bregman divergences with kernel methods and reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces (RKHS), which has hindered their applicability in modern machine learning. The paper presents the first systematic incorporation of the RKHS framework into functional Bregman divergences, leveraging the Riesz representation theorem and self-dual pairings to simplify their structure. Building upon kernel mean embeddings, the authors derive a computationally efficient form of the divergence. This approach not only establishes a theoretical bridge between Bregman geometry and kernel methods but also unifies existing techniques such as maximum mean discrepancy (MMD) within a common framework. Empirical evaluations demonstrate that the proposed divergence achieves strong performance in tasks including clustering, robust estimation, and generative modeling.

This study addresses the lack of a unified formulation for scalar, multivariate, and functional regression models, which obscures their intrinsic connections. By leveraging an integral operator defined with respect to general measures, the authors propose a unified framework that subsumes all three regression types as special cases of the same operator under different input and output measures. This framework reveals classical regression forms as measure-dependent manifestations of a single operator, clarifies discretized modeling as operator estimation under specific measures, and explains the efficacy of vectorized multivariate regression in linear settings. Theoretically, the authors prove that discrete representations correspond exactly to operator evaluations under discrete measures and converge to the continuous case as the discretization grid refines; moreover, this estimator is equivalent to standard multivariate regression and inherits its classical statistical properties.