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Large Scale Bayesian Inference and Experimental Design for Sparse Linear Models

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Large Scale Bayesian Inference and Experimental Design for Sparse Linear Models
Abstract. Many problems of low-level computer vision and image processing, such as denoising, deconvolution, tomographic reconstruction or superresolution, can be addressed by maximizing the posterior distribution of a sparse linear model (SLM). We show how higher-order Bayesian decision-making problems, such as optimizing image acquisition in magnetic resonance scanners, can be addressed by querying the SLM posterior covariance, unrelated to the density’s mode. We propose a scalable algorithmic framework, with which SLM posteriors over full, high-resolution images can be approximated for the first time, solving a variational optimization problem which is convex if and only if posterior mode finding is convex. These methods successfully drive the optimization of sampling trajectories for real-world magnetic resonance imaging through Bayesian experimental design, which has not been attempted before. Our methodology provides new insight into similarities and differences between spar...
Matthias W. Seeger, Hannes Nickisch
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Type Journal
Year 2011
Where SIAMIS
Authors Matthias W. Seeger, Hannes Nickisch
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