Summary of Batch Normalization Decomposed, by Ido Nachum et al.
Batch Normalization Decomposed
by Ido Nachum, Marco Bondaschi, Michael Gastpar, Anatoly Khina
First submitted to arxiv on: 3 Dec 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Neural and Evolutionary Computing (cs.NE)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary Batch normalization is a crucial component in neural network architectures, but its underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. This paper delves into the effects of recentering, rescaling, and non-linearity on representation induction in networks with batch normalization. Building upon previous work by Daneshmand et al. (NeurIPS’21), which studied linear neural networks, our analysis reveals a fascinating behavior at initialization. Specifically, when recentering and non-linearity are present, the representation of the batch converges to a single cluster, except for one odd data point that diverges in an orthogonal direction. We provide insights into this phenomenon through geometric evolution modeling and stability proofs. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary Imagine you’re trying to build a really good picture from lots of small pieces. That’s kind of like what computers do when they make pictures or recognize objects. But, sometimes these computers need help to get the picture right, which is where “batch normalization” comes in. It’s a special tool that makes sure all the little pieces fit together just right. This paper takes a closer look at how this tool works and why it’s so important for making good pictures. They found something interesting – when they use this tool, the computer tends to make a single kind of picture, except for one weird piece that doesn’t quite fit in. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Batch normalization » Neural network
