Phase Resetting in Medicine and Biology: Stochastic Modelling and Data Analysis (Springer Series in Synergetics) [Hardcover]

Peter A. Tass (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 22, 1999 | ISBN-10: 3540656979 | ISBN-13: 978-3540656975

The book presents a new theoretical approach to phase resetting and stimulation-induced synchronization and desynchronization in a population of oscillators. The author uses stochastic methods from statistical mechanics and applies his theory to models of practical importance in physiology and neuroscience. He makes the book accessible to readers not familiar with the mathematical formalism. The results are presented and additionally explained without formulae, particularly with a view to the interests of neuroscientists. The author also proposes improvements to stimulation techniques as used by neurologists and neurosurgeons in the context of Parkinson's disease and MEG/EEG data analysis. The book is written for researchers and graduate students but it can also benefit medical practitioners.

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"This book is devoted to the intriguing problem of the complex dynamics of coupled oscillators in neuroactivity. The book is not for the unprepared reader - the theory of Winfree on phase resetting and Haken's synergetics theory form the foundations of this monograph." (ZENTRALBLATT MATH)

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The book presents a new theoretical approach to phase resetting and stimulation-induced synchronization and desynchronization in a population of oscillators. The author uses stochastic methods from statistical mechanics and applies his theory to models of practical importance in physiology and neuroscience. He makes the book accessible to readers not familiar with the mathematical formalism. The results are presented and additionally explained without formulae, particularly with a view to the interests of neuroscientists. The author also proposes improvements to stimulation techniques as used by neurologists and neurosurgeons in the context of Parkinson's disease and MEG/EEG data analysis. The book is written for researchers and graduate students but it can also benefit medical practitioners. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 329 pages
• Publisher: Springer (June 22, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540656979
• ISBN-13: 978-3540656975
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,982,831 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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