Chaos × neuralscience · Statistical and Nonlinear Physics

Synchronization of Chaos in Neural Systems

Sou Nobukawa & H. Nishimura · Jun 25, 2020

This review summarizes recent progress on how chaotic fluctuations enhance synchronization in brain systems.

In short

The authors review recent studies showing that deterministic chaos can enhance signal synchronization in non-linear systems just like random noise does. They argue that this "chaotic resonance" is crucial for understanding brain functions such as cerebellar learning and interpreting EEG signals, offering an alternative to the traditional concept of stochastic resonance. Ultimately, this work suggests we should focus on harnessing neural fluctuations through chaotic dynamics to better capture how the brain processes information.

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Field
Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
Authors
Sou Nobukawa, H. Nishimura
Published
Jun 25, 2020
Cited by
31 papers
Theme
Chaos × neuralscience
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Chaos, Neuroscience, Synchronization
Kept since
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