Ridge Function
Ridge functions, simple functions that depend on a linear combination of input variables, are fundamental building blocks for understanding and improving complex machine learning models. Current research focuses on leveraging ridge functions to analyze and enhance the explainability and performance of neural networks, including convolutional and quantum architectures, by representing them as combinations of these simpler functions. This approach offers insights into the approximation capabilities of these models, leading to improved design and optimization strategies for various applications, such as image processing and inverse problems in medical imaging. The resulting advancements contribute to both theoretical understanding of neural network behavior and practical improvements in model accuracy and interpretability.