Kernel Spectral Clustering
Kernel spectral clustering is a machine learning technique that uses kernel methods to perform spectral clustering on data, effectively handling non-linear relationships by mapping data into a higher-dimensional feature space. Current research focuses on improving the robustness and efficiency of these methods, particularly for large datasets and data with noise or outliers, through techniques like sparse kernel representations and optimized algorithms that avoid computationally expensive matrix operations. These advancements are significant because they enable the application of kernel spectral clustering to larger and more complex datasets, improving performance in various applications such as image segmentation and node clustering in complex networks.