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Energy-efficient population coding constrains network size of a neuronal array system.

Lianchun Yu^1,2, Chi Zhang³, Liwei Liu⁴

¹Institute of Theoretical Physics, Key Laboratory for Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China.

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|January 20, 2016

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This study reveals an optimal number of neurons for energy-efficient neural information transmission. Network size balances reliable signal transmission against energy costs in noisy environments.

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Area of Science:

Computational Neuroscience
Systems Neuroscience
Information Theory

Background:

Neural information transmission efficiency is critical for network function.
Understanding network size constraints and reliability in noisy environments is an open issue.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate how energy efficiency in neural signal transmission constrains neuronal array network size.
To determine how network size ensures reliable information transmission in noisy conditions.

Main Methods:

Direct mathematical analysis was employed.
General solutions were derived for energy cost and mutual information.

Main Results:

An optimal number of neurons exists, minimizing average coding energy cost per neuron for both subthreshold and superthreshold signals.
Optimal neuronal number decreases with increasing noise for subthreshold signals.
Optimal neuronal number increases with increasing noise for suprathreshold signals.

Conclusions:

The optimal neuronal number provides a balance between reliable, noise-robust information transmission and minimized energy expenditure.
This finding establishes a general principle for population coding in neuronal networks.