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Synchronization of pulse-coupled excitable neurons.

N Masuda1, K Aihara

  • 1Department of Mathematical Engineering and Information Physics, Graduate School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan.

Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics
|December 12, 2001
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This study explores the collective behavior of excitable neurons, demonstrating that they can achieve full synchronization. Key factors like external inputs and neuron refractoriness enhance this synchronization in neural networks.

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Area of Science:

  • Computational neuroscience
  • Theoretical neuroscience
  • Network dynamics

Background:

  • Collective behavior in pulse-coupled oscillatory neurons is well-studied.
  • Real neurons are often intrinsically excitable, not oscillatory.
  • Networks of excitable neurons exhibit unique dynamics relevant to functional assemblies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate the collective behavior of pulse-coupled excitable neurons.
  • Analyze the conditions and mechanisms leading to synchronization.
  • Understand the role of network parameters in collective dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized phase description for analyzing neuron dynamics.
  • Simulated networks of excitable leaky integrate-and-fire neurons.

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  • Modeled discrete-time Nagumo-Sato neurons.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated full synchronization in networks of excitable neurons.
    • Identified cooperative roles of external spike inputs, internal state decay, and feedback spikes.
    • Reported enhancement of synchronization by refractoriness and noise.

    Conclusions:

    • Excitable neuron networks can achieve full synchronization.
    • External inputs, internal dynamics, and feedback are crucial for synchronization.
    • Refractoriness and noise can further enhance synchronized network behavior.