1. Introduction to Radial Basis Neural Networks
Radial basis networks can require more neurons than standard feedforward backpropagation networks, but often they can be designed in a fraction of the time it takes to train standard feedforward networks. They work best when many training vectors are available.
1.1 Important Radial Basis Functions
Neuron Model:
he transfer function for a radial basis neuron is
radbas(n) = exp(-n*n)
radbas(n) = exp(-n*n)
The radial basis function has a maximum of 1 when its input is 0. As the distance between w and p decreases, the output increases. Thus, a radial basis neuron acts as a detector that produces 1 whenever the input p is identical to its weight vector w.