Neural-network building blocks · MLD-1048
RMS normalization
Rescaling activations by their root mean square without subtracting their mean.
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Original example
Normalize language-model hidden states.
Original caveat
It is not identical to LayerNorm.
Context and aliases
Level: Intermediate. Stages: Training · Inference · Theory.
Tags: DL · SLM · LLM · Vision · NLP.
Aliases: RMSNorm.
Related concepts
Concepts linking here
Original references
- Deep Learning: online textbook ↗ · Consulted
- PyTorch neural-network layers ↗ · Reference link
- PyTorch documentation ↗ · Reference link
- Original reference URL ↗