Spiking Neuron Models: Single Neurons, Populations, Plasticity - Softcover

Gerstner, Wulfram

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521890799 ISBN 13: 9780521890793

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2002

Synopsis

Neurons in the brain communicate by short electrical pulses, the so-called action potentials or spikes. How can we understand the process of spike generation? How can we understand information transmission by neurons? What happens if thousands of neurons are coupled together in a seemingly random network? How does the network connectivity determine the activity patterns? And, vice versa, how does the spike activity influence the connectivity pattern? These questions are addressed in this 2002 introduction to spiking neurons aimed at those taking courses in computational neuroscience, theoretical biology, biophysics, or neural networks. The approach will suit students of physics, mathematics, or computer science; it will also be useful for biologists who are interested in mathematical modelling. The text is enhanced by many worked examples and illustrations. There are no mathematical prerequisites beyond what the audience would meet as undergraduates: more advanced techniques are introduced in an elementary, concrete fashion when needed.

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Book Description

Aimed at courses in computational neuroscience, theoretical biology, biophysics, or neural networks, this 2002 text will suit students of physics, mathematics, or computer science, as well as biologists who are interested in mathematical modelling. A large number of worked examples are embedded in the profusely-illustrated text.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0521890799
• ISBN 13: 9780521890793
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 496