ISSN:
1572-9613
Keywords:
Stochastic resonance
;
spike generation
;
mechanoreceptors
;
spinal cord
;
somatosensory cortex
;
visual perception
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract Three examples of noisy biological dynamics modulated by a periodic signal are discussed. A minimal neuron model driven by stochastic noise and small periodic force show a firing statistic comparable with stochastic resonance as demonstrated in bistable systems. Similar results are obtained from responses to periodic vibrotactile stimulation on higher-order neuronal units of the somatosensory pathway. Finally, results from a bistable visual perception task exhibiting stochastic resonance are reported.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01053974
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