In 2000, Nicolas Brunel presented a framework for studying sparsely connected #SpikingNeuralNetworks (#SNN) with random connectivity & varied excitation-inhibition balance. The model, characterized by high sparseness & low firing rates, captures diverse neural dynamics such as synchronized regular and asynchronous irregular activity and global oscillations. Here is a brief summary of these concepts & a #PythonTuroial using the #NESTsimulator.

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/blog/2024-07-21-brunel_network/
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