Polynomial Network
Polynomial networks (PNs) are a class of neural networks that utilize polynomial activation functions instead of traditional activation functions like ReLU or sigmoid, offering potential advantages in interpretability and theoretical analysis. Current research focuses on improving PN performance to match or exceed that of standard deep neural networks, exploring architectures like multilinear operator networks and employing regularization techniques to enhance accuracy and robustness. This research aims to bridge the performance gap between PNs and established deep learning methods, potentially leading to more explainable and theoretically grounded machine learning models with applications in diverse fields such as image recognition and click-through rate prediction.