Hierarchical tree structures expand exponentially with depth, causing catastrophic distortion when projected into flat Euclidean vector spaces. Embedding web directory categories into a Poincaré disk with calibrated negative Riemannian curvature ($-c$) preserves tree distances with minimal dimensionality and sub-millisecond nearest-neighbor search.
Riemannian Metric & Curvature Calibration
How the Riemannian metric tensor scales distance toward the Poincaré disk boundary:
The conformal factor $\lambda_x^c = \frac{2}{1 - c\|x\|^2}$ expands infinitesimal Euclidean lengths as points approach the disk boundary ($\lim_{\|x\| \to 1/\sqrt{c}} \lambda_x^c = \infty$). Tuning curvature parameter $c$ dynamically matches the branching factor of heterogeneous tenant taxonomies, ensuring root categories remain centered while leaves populate boundary geodesics.
Geometric Taxonomy Embeddings Compared
| Geometric Space | Metric Tensor Properties | Tree Distortion | Required Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euclidean Vector Space ($\mathbb{R}^n$) | Flat zero curvature ($c = 0$) | High ($O(d^2)$ polynomial distortion) | 128 – 768 Dimensions |
| Spherical Manifold ($\mathbb{S}^n$) | Constant positive curvature ($c > 0$) | Catastrophic boundary compression | 256+ Dimensions |
| Poincaré Ball ($\mathbb{B}_c^n$) | Constant negative curvature ($-c < 0$) | < 0.5% Distortion | 8 – 16 Dimensions (95% storage savings) |
Riemannian SGD Optimization Pipeline
How knowledge graphs update Poincaré embeddings via geodesic parallel transport:
- Euclidean Gradient Computation: Evaluate cross-entropy loss over positive and negative taxonomy relation pairs.
- Riemannian Gradient Rescaling: Scale Euclidean gradients by inverse metric factor $(1 - c\|x_t\|^2)^2 / 4$.
- Exponential Map Retraction: Step along the geodesic curve using $\exp_{x_t}^c(-\eta \nabla_R \mathcal{L})$ to keep points within the disk ball.
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