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Multistability analysis of phase locking patterns in an excitatory coupled neural system
1Telecommunications Basic Research Laboratories, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, P.O. Box 106, Yusong-gu, Taejon 305-350, Korea.
Summary
We analyzed multistability in bursting neural systems. Our effective coupling method reveals diverse phase locking patterns beyond simple in-phase synchronization, validating its use for complex neural dynamics.
Area of Science:
- Computational Neuroscience
- Dynamical Systems Theory
- Complex Systems
Background:
- Neural systems exhibit complex dynamic patterns, including bursting.
- Understanding multistability is crucial for deciphering neural computation.
- Diffusive coupling is a common interaction in neural networks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantitatively analyze the multistability of dynamic patterns in a bursting neural system with diffusive coupling.
- To investigate the phase locking behaviors beyond in-phase synchronization.
- To validate the effectiveness of the effective coupling method for analyzing complex neural dynamics.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative analysis of multistability.
- Effective coupling analysis to identify stable fixed points.
- Numerical simulations of a bursting neural system with diffusive coupling.
Main Results:
- The bursting neural system does not exhibit simple in-phase locking.
- Various distinct phase locking patterns were identified.
- Each pattern corresponds to a stable fixed point of the effective coupling.
- The effective coupling method accurately captures the system's multistability.
Conclusions:
- The effective coupling method is a valid approach for analyzing multistability in neural systems with complex dynamics.
- Neural systems can display diverse phase locking patterns beyond simple synchronization.
- This work provides insights into the rich dynamics of coupled bursting neurons.