This work is a contribution towards the understanding of certain features of mathematical models of single neurons. Emphasis is set on neuronal firing, for which the first passage time (FPT) problem bears a fundamental relevance. We focus the attention on modeling the change of the neuron membrane potential between two consecutive spikes by Gaussian stochastic processes, both of Markov and of non-Markov types. Methods to solve the FPT problems, both of a theoretical and of a computational nature, are sketched, including the case of random initial values. Significant similarities or diversities between computational and theoretical results are pointed out, disclosing the role played by the correlation time that has been used to characterize the neuronal activity. It is highlighted that any conclusion on this matter is strongly model-dependent. In conclusion, an outline of the asymptotic behavior of FPT densities is provided, which is particularly useful to discuss neuronal firing under certain slow activity conditions.

Gaussian Processes and Neuronal Modeling / E., DI NARDO; A. G., Nobile; Pirozzi, Enrica; Ricciardi, LUIGI MARIA. - In: NATURAL COMPUTING. - ISSN 1567-7818. - STAMPA. - 6:3(2007), pp. 283-310. [10.1007/s11047-006-9010-z]

Gaussian Processes and Neuronal Modeling

PIROZZI, ENRICA;RICCIARDI, LUIGI MARIA
2007

Abstract

This work is a contribution towards the understanding of certain features of mathematical models of single neurons. Emphasis is set on neuronal firing, for which the first passage time (FPT) problem bears a fundamental relevance. We focus the attention on modeling the change of the neuron membrane potential between two consecutive spikes by Gaussian stochastic processes, both of Markov and of non-Markov types. Methods to solve the FPT problems, both of a theoretical and of a computational nature, are sketched, including the case of random initial values. Significant similarities or diversities between computational and theoretical results are pointed out, disclosing the role played by the correlation time that has been used to characterize the neuronal activity. It is highlighted that any conclusion on this matter is strongly model-dependent. In conclusion, an outline of the asymptotic behavior of FPT densities is provided, which is particularly useful to discuss neuronal firing under certain slow activity conditions.
2007
Gaussian Processes and Neuronal Modeling / E., DI NARDO; A. G., Nobile; Pirozzi, Enrica; Ricciardi, LUIGI MARIA. - In: NATURAL COMPUTING. - ISSN 1567-7818. - STAMPA. - 6:3(2007), pp. 283-310. [10.1007/s11047-006-9010-z]
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