Convolution

Convolution is a mathematical process used to combine two sets of information to produce a third. Imagine you have a recipe (one set) and a set of ingredients (another set). Convolution helps determine how the ingredients mix together to create the final dish. In fields like image processing, it enables effects like blurring or sharpening by applying a filter that alters the image based on pixel values around it. Essentially, convolution helps us understand how different factors interact and influence one another to create a new outcome.