Activation Functions in Artificial Neural Networks: A Systematic Overview

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2101.09957v1
• Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:55:26 GMT
• Title: Activation Functions in Artificial Neural Networks: A Systematic Overview
• Authors: Johannes Lederer
• Abstract summary: Activation functions shape the outputs of artificial neurons. This paper provides an analytic yet up-to-date overview of popular activation functions and their properties.
• Score: 0.3553493344868413
• License: http://arxiv.org/licenses/nonexclusive-distrib/1.0/
• Abstract: Activation functions shape the outputs of artificial neurons and, therefore, are integral parts of neural networks in general and deep learning in particular. Some activation functions, such as logistic and relu, have been used for many decades. But with deep learning becoming a mainstream research topic, new activation functions have mushroomed, leading to confusion in both theory and practice. This paper provides an analytic yet up-to-date overview of popular activation functions and their properties, which makes it a timely resource for anyone who studies or applies neural networks.

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