2203.03316
Trajectory convergence from coordinate-wise decrease of general convex energy functions
Julien M. Hendrickx, Balázs Gerencsér
correctmedium confidence
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- Journal tier
- Strong Field
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- Sep 28, 2025, 12:56 AM
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Audit review
The paper’s Theorem 1 and its proof (via K-minimal accumulation points, local Taylor bounds, and a closure/density argument) are sound and consistent with the stated assumptions. By contrast, the model’s proof hinges on two unjustified steps: (i) it erroneously deduces that the gradient is constant on the ω-limit set by claiming equality in the convex first-order inequality, and (ii) it asserts V is affine along segments between accumulation points, thereby placing q−p in ker ∇²V(p). These steps do not follow from convexity and lead to an incorrect argument; the model also implicitly assumes compact sublevel sets to conclude convergence when Ω is a singleton.
Referee report (LaTeX)
\textbf{Recommendation:} minor revisions \textbf{Journal Tier:} strong field \textbf{Justification:} The main theorem is clearly stated and proved with appropriate use of the assumptions, and the alternative outcomes are shown to be tight by examples. The work extends prior quadratic-energy results to general convex energies with a careful and insightful argument. Minor clarifications would improve readability but do not affect correctness.