Principles of Neural Information Theory: Computational Neuroscience and Metabolic Efficiency - Brossura

Stone, James V

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0993367925 ISBN 13: 9780993367922

Casa editrice: Sebtel Press, 2018

Riassunto

The brain is the most complex computational machine known to science, even though its components (neurons) are slow and unreliable compared to a laptop computer. In this richly illustrated book, Shannon's mathematical theory of information is used to explore the metabolic efficiency of neurons, with special reference to visual perception. Evidence from a diverse range of research papers is used to show how information theory defines absolute limits on neural efficiency; limits which ultimately determine the neuroanatomical microstructure of the eye and brain. Written in an informal style, with a comprehensive glossary, tutorial appendices, explainer boxes, and a list of annotated Further Readings, this book is an ideal introduction to cutting-edge research in neural information theory. 

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Informazioni sull?autore

Dr James Stone is an Honorary Reader in Vision and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sheffield, England.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Sebtel Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0993367925
• ISBN 13: 9780993367922
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 226
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile