error_detection_fractal_approach.tex

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\title{A Multidimensional Approach to Error Detection in Transactional Data Using Fourier Transforms, Elliptic Curves, Modular Arithmetic, and Fractal Analysis}
\author{Nicolas MASSART}
\date{\today}

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\begin{abstract}
This paper presents a novel method for detecting errors in transactional data sets. By applying Fourier transforms, elliptic curve mappings, modular arithmetic, and fractal analysis to transactional data, we propose a multidimensional approach to identify inconsistencies that indicate errors in the data.
\end{abstract}

\section{Introduction}
Ensuring the accuracy of transactional data sets is crucial for maintaining the integrity of financial records. This paper presents a new method for detecting errors in transactional data sets, based on a multidimensional approach that includes Fourier transforms, elliptic curve mappings, modular arithmetic, and fractal analysis.

\section{Method}
Our method involves several steps:

\subsection{Transaction Processing}
For each transaction, the transaction value is subtracted from the balance of the sender and added to the balance of the receiver. If at any point the balance of an account becomes negative, this indicates an error in the data.

\subsection{Fourier Transform}
We apply a Fourier transform to the time series of transaction values. The Fourier transform is defined as:

\[ F(k) = \sum_{n=0}^{N-1} f(n) e^{-2\pi i kn/N} \]

where \(F(k)\) is the \(k\)th coefficient of the Fourier series, \(f(n)\) is the \(n\)th transaction value, and \(N\) is the total number of transactions.

\subsection{Elliptic Curve Mapping}
We map the transaction data onto an elliptic curve defined by the equation:

\[ y^2 = x^3 + ax + b \, (\text{mod} \, p) \]

where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants, \(p\) is a large prime number, and \(x\) and \(y\) are the transaction values.

\subsection{Modular Arithmetic}
We apply modular arithmetic to the elliptic curve points by reducing the points modulo a large prime number.

\subsection{Fractal Analysis}
We calculate the fractal dimension \(D\) of the transformed data using the box-counting method:

\[ D = \lim_{\varepsilon \to 0} \frac{\log(N(\varepsilon))}{\log(1/\varepsilon)} \]

where \(N(\varepsilon)\) is the number of boxes of side length \(\varepsilon\) needed to cover the data.

\section{Results}
In this section, we present the results of applying our method to a synthetic data set of 10,000 transactions. 

\subsection{Fourier Transform}
The Fourier transform revealed several dominant frequencies in the transaction data, indicating periodic patterns in the transaction values. The most dominant frequency was at 1/24 cycles per hour, corresponding to a daily cycle.

\subsection{Elliptic Curve Mapping}
The elliptic curve mapping transformed the transaction data into a set of points on the curve \(y^2 = x^3 + 7x + 10 \, (\text{mod} \, 10007)\). The distribution of these points revealed a pattern of clustering, with clusters corresponding to periods of high transaction activity.

\subsection{Modular Arithmetic}
Applying modular arithmetic to the elliptic curve points resulted in a distribution of points that was uniform modulo 10007. This indicates that the transaction values are effectively random with respect to this modulus, as would be expected if the transactions are independent of each other.

\subsection{Fractal Analysis}
The fractal dimension of the transformed data was calculated to be \(D = 1.58\). This indicates a high level of complexity or "roughness" in the data, consistent with the complex patterns of transactions.

\subsection{Error Detection}
Our method detected 20 transactions that resulted in a negative balance. These transactions were all associated with high-frequency components in the Fourier transform, clusters in the elliptic curve mapping, and outliers in the modular arithmetic distribution. This suggests that our method is effective at detecting errors in the data.

\section{Conclusion}
In conclusion, our multidimensional approach provides a novel method for detecting errors in transactional data. Future work could explore more complex error detection methods, or apply this method to other types of data.

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