Tensor Extraction of Latent Features (T-ELF)#

T-ELF is one of the machine learning software packages developed as part of the R&D 100 winning SmartTensors AI project at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). T-ELF presents an array of customizable software solutions crafted for analysis of datasets. Acting as a comprehensive toolbox, T-ELF specializes in data pre-processing, extraction of latent features, and structuring results to facilitate informed decision-making. Leveraging high-performance computing and cutting-edge GPU architectures, our toolbox is optimized for analyzing large datasets from diverse set of problems.

Central to T-ELF’s core capabilities lie non-negative matrix and tensor factorization solutions for discovering multi-faceted hidden details in data, featuring automated model determination facilitating the estimation of latent factors or rank. This pivotal functionality ensures precise data modeling and the extraction of concealed patterns. Additionally, our software suite incorporates cutting-edge modules for both pre-processing and post-processing of data, tailored for diverse tasks including text mining, Natural Language Processing, and robust tools for matrix and tensor analysis and construction.

T-ELF’s adaptability spans across a multitude of disciplines, positioning it as a robust AI and data analytics solution. Its proven efficacy extends across various fields such as Large-scale Text Mining, High Performance Computing, Computer Security, Applied Mathematics, Dynamic Networks and Ranking, Biology, Material Science, Medicine, Chemistry, Data Compression, Climate Studies, Relational Databases, Data Privacy, Economy, and Agriculture.

Resources#

Installation#

Step 1: Install the Library

  • Option 1: Install via PIP

conda create --name TELF python=3.11.5
source activate TELF # or <conda activate TELF>
pip install git+https://github.com/lanl/T-ELF.git

  • Option 2: Install from Source

git clone https://github.com/lanl/T-ELF.git
cd T-ELF
conda create --name TELF python=3.11.5
source activate TELF # or <conda activate TELF>
pip install -e . # or <python setup.py install>

  • Option 3: Install via Conda

git clone https://github.com/lanl/T-ELF.git
cd T-ELF
conda env create --file environment_gpu.yml # use <conda env create --file environment_cpu.yml> for CPU only
conda activate TELF_conda
conda develop .

Step 2: Install Spacy NLP model and NLTK Packages

python -m spacy download en_core_web_lg
python -m spacy download en_core_web_trf
python -m nltk.downloader wordnet omw-1.4

Step 3: Install Cupy if using GPU (*Optional* - Skip if used Option 3 in Step 1)

conda install -c conda-forge cupy

Step 4: Install MPI if using HPC (*Optional*)

module load <openmpi> # On a HPC Node
pip install mpi4py # or <conda install -c conda-forge mpi4py> depending on the system

Optional Tutorial for Examples: Jupyter Setup Tutorial for using the examples (Link)

Other Considerations On some Linux devices, based on how CUDA was configured, you may get an error when using a GPU. Install cudatoolkit to resolve the error:

conda install cudatoolkit
conda install cudnn

Capabilities#

Please see our publications for the capabilities.

How to Cite T-ELF?#

APA:

Eren, M., Solovyev, N., Barron, R., Bhattarai, M., Truong, D., Boureima, I., Skau, E., Rasmussen, K., & Alexandrov, B. (2023). Tensor Extraction of Latent Features (T-ELF) (Version 0.0.20) [Computer software]. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10257897

BibTeX:

@software{TELF,
   author = {Eren, Maksim and Solovyev, Nick and Barron, Ryan and Bhattarai, Manish and Truong, Duc and Boureima, Ismael and Skau, Erik and Rasmussen, Kim and Alexandrov, Boian},
   month = oct,
   title = {{Tensor Extraction of Latent Features (T-ELF)}},
   url = {https://github.com/lanl/T-ELF},
   doi = {10.5281/zenodo.10257897},
   year = {2023}
}

Authors#

  • Maksim E Eren: Advanced Research in Cyber Systems, Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Nicholas Solovyev: Theoretical Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Ryan Barron: Theoretical Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Manish Bhattarai: Theoretical Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Duc Truong: Theoretical Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Ismael Boureima: Theoretical Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Erik Skau: Computer, Computational, and Statistical Sciences Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Kim Rasmussen: Theoretical Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Boian Alexandrov: Theoretical Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory

License#

This program is open source under the BSD-3 License. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.

2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

3. Neither the name of the copyright holder nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

Developer Test Suite#

Developer test suites are located under tests/ directory (located here).

Tests can be ran from this folder using python -m pytest *.

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