Sensitivity and stability: A signal propagation sweet spot in a sheet of recurrent centre crossing neurons

Christopher L Buckley, Seth Bullock

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    Abstract

    In this paper we demonstrate that signal propagation across a laminar sheet of recurrent neurons is maximised when two conditions are met. First, neurons must be in the so-called centre crossing configuration. Second, the network's topology and weights must be such that the network comprises strongly coupled nodes, yet lies within the weakly coupled regime. We develop tools from linear stability analysis with which to describe this regime, and use them to examine the apparent tension between the sensitivity and instability of centre crossing networks.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationBiosystems
    Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the Seventh International Workshop on Information Processing in Cells and Tissues (IPCAT 2007)
    EditorsNigel Crook, Tjeerd olde Scheper
    PublisherAmsterdam:Elsevier
    Pages2-9
    Number of pages8
    Volume94
    Edition1-2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Oct 2008

    Bibliographical note

    Event Dates: 29th - 31st August 2007

    Keywords

    • Dynamical systems theory
    • Linear stability analysis
    • CTRNN
    • Networks
    • Signal propagation

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