Noisy brain, the: stochastic dynamics as a principle of brain function
Auteur :
Rolls, Edmund T. / Deco, Gustavo
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780199587865
Date de publication :
28 janv. 2010
Dimensions :
25,3 x 17,7 x 2,0 cm
Poids :
787 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The activity of neurons in the brain is 'noisy' in that their firing times are random when they are firing at a given rate. This book explores randomness in the operation of brain cells, showing how it can be advantageous in decision-making, in memory, and in many brain functions.