Summary of Max: Masked Autoencoder For X-ray Fluorescence in Geological Investigation, by An-sheng Lee et al.
MAX: Masked Autoencoder for X-ray Fluorescence in Geological Investigation
by An-Sheng Lee, Yu-Wen Pao, Hsuan-Tien Lin, Sofia Ya Hsuan Liou
First submitted to arxiv on: 16 Oct 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: None
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary The proposed MAX (masked autoencoders on XRF spectra) model is a scalable self-supervised learner that pre-trains a foundation model for geological studies, tackling the issue of data scarcity. By masking 50% of input spectra in X-ray fluorescence (XRF) scanning data from multiple regions, the model learns to quantify two geochemical measurements: CaCO3 and total organic carbon. The results show that MAX outperforms models without pre-training, requiring only one-third of the data. Additionally, the model’s generalizability improves by 60% in zero-shot tests on new materials, with explainability ensuring its robustness. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary MAX is a special kind of computer program that helps scientists analyze geological samples. It looks at X-ray fluorescence (XRF) scans and tries to figure out what kinds of rocks they are. The program is very good at doing this job, even when it hasn’t seen some types of rocks before. This is important because scientists often don’t have enough data to make accurate predictions. By using MAX, scientists can overcome these limitations and make new discoveries. |
Keywords
* Artificial intelligence * Self supervised * Zero shot
