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The NEURON Book

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The NEURON Book
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Nicholas T. Carnevale
By (author) Michael L. Hines
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:480
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreNeurosciences
3D graphics and modelling
ISBN/Barcode 9780521115636
ClassificationsDewey:573.8015118
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 8 Tables, unspecified; 170 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 16 July 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The authoritative reference on NEURON, the simulation environment for modeling biological neurons and neural networks that enjoys wide use in the experimental and computational neuroscience communities. This book shows how to use NEURON to construct and apply empirically based models. Written primarily for neuroscience investigators, teachers, and students, it assumes no previous knowledge of computer programming or numerical methods. Readers with a background in the physical sciences or mathematics, who have some knowledge about brain cells and circuits and are interested in computational modeling, will also find it helpful. The NEURON Book covers material that ranges from the inner workings of this program, to practical considerations involved in specifying the anatomical and biophysical properties that are to be represented in models. It uses a problem-solving approach, with many working examples that readers can try for themselves.

Author Biography

Nicholas T. Carnevale is Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Psychology at Yale University. He also directs the NEURON courses at the annual meetings of the Society of Neuroscience and the NEURON Summer Courses at the University of California, San Diego and University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Michael L. Hines is Research Scientist in the Department of Computer Science at Yale University. His work is embodied in a program, NEURON, which enjoys wide use in the experimental and computational neuroscience community.