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    Area of Science:

    • Computational neuroscience
    • Biomedical engineering
    • Electrophysiology

    Background:

    • Finite-element-method (FEM) enables realistic modeling of brain tissue conductivity for electroencephalography (EEG) forward simulations.
    • Classical dipolar source models present challenges in FEM due to singularity and irregularity.
    • Accurate modeling of neural activity is crucial for interpreting EEG signals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the accuracy of different methods for modeling dipolar sources within FEM-based EEG forward simulations.
    • To evaluate Whitney (Raviart-Thomas)-type dipole-like source currents against established reference methods.
    • To determine the optimal source modeling approach for EEG simulations.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparison of Whitney elements with St. Venant and partial integration approaches for dipole modeling.
    • Utilizing linear basis functions for direct approximation of the potential field.
    • Simulation accuracy assessment in a tetrahedral mesh with varying source locations and orientations.

    Main Results:

    • Whitney-type source models achieve simulation accuracy comparable to reference methods.
    • Superior accuracy is observed with Whitney elements under optimized source location and orientation in tetrahedral meshes.
    • For random source orientations, the St. Venant approach is preferred over the interpolated Whitney model.

    Conclusions:

    • Whitney-type source models are a viable alternative for FEM-based EEG forward simulations.
    • The choice of source model should consider practical aspects like focality, alongside accuracy.
    • Optimized conditions can enhance the performance of Whitney elements in EEG modeling.