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What is RBF kernel?

Updated May 17, 2026

Short answer

RBF kernel maps data into infinite-dimensional space for nonlinear separation.

Deep explanation

It uses Gaussian function to compute similarity between points, enabling flexible decision boundaries.

Real-world example

Used in image recognition tasks.

Common mistakes

  • Not tuning gamma parameter.

Follow-up questions

  • What is gamma?
  • Why is RBF popular?

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