A Continuous Scale Space of Diffeomorphisms
Abstract
Abstract. In this paper, we define and study a nested family of reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces of vector fields that is indexed by a range of scales, from which we construct a reproducing kernel Hilbert space of scale-dependent vector fields. We provide a characterization of the reproducing kernel of that space, with numerical approximations ensuring quick evaluations when this kernel does not have a closed form. We then introduce a multiscale version of the large deformation diffeomorphic metric mapping (LDDMM) problem and prove the existence of solutions. Finally, we provide numerical experiments performing landmark matching using multiscale LDDMM.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Mathematical Dynamics and Fractals
Advanced Mathematical Theories and Applications
Advanced Mathematical Theories
Publication details
- Journal / source
- SIAM Journal on Imaging Sciences
- Volume
- 19
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 177–206
- Publication date
- 6 January 2026
- Language
- EN