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PHY359H1F
Understanding Neural Networks using Physics

Official description

Study of neural network architectures and algorithms from the perspective of physics, using both analytical and numerical tools. Topics will include classification and regression with fully-connected networks; physics-inspired optimizers and activation functions; generative models such as normalizing flows and diffusion models; residual networks and transformers.

Prerequisite
MAT223H1/ MAT240H1, MAT235Y1/ MAT237Y1/ MAT257Y1, PHY224H1, PHY252H1, PHY254H1
Co-requisite
n.a.
Exclusion
n.a.
Recommended preparation
Familiarity with Python and Jupyter
Breadth requirement
BR=5
Distribution requirement
DR=SCI
course title
PHY359H1F
session
fall
year of study
3rd year
time and location
24L: LEC0101: WF3 12T: TUT0101: F4 Students/TAs: Room information available on ACORN (https://www.acorn.utoronto.ca/) Instructors: Room information available in the LSM Portal (https://lsm.utoronto.ca/lsm_portal)
instructor
Kahn, Yonatan (Yoni)
Yonatan (Yoni) Kahn