Self-Attention Matrix Equations

The self-attention mechanism plays a crucial role in the architecture of transformer models, enabling them to capture relationships between different elements in a sequence. In this lesson, we’ll study the intricacies of self-attention, starting with a practical example represented by a matrix equation. This example will serve as a foundation for understanding the inner workings of self-attention.

Introduction to the self-attention mechanism

Let's start by examining an example that illustrates the self-attention mechanism using a matrix equation. This will help us understand the internal workings of the process.