Principles Of Neural Information Theory Annotated ed

Stone, James V

ISBN 10: 0993367968 / ISBN 13: 9780993367960

Verlag: Tutorial Introductions, 2018

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Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 33165412-n

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Principles Of Neural Information Theory Annotated ed
• Verlag: Tutorial Introductions
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0993367968
• ISBN-13: 9780993367960
• Einband: Hardcover
• Zustand: New

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Inhaltsangabe

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. 

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

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