Field Theory of Electromagnetic Brain Activity

V. K. Jirsa and H. Haken
Phys. Rev. Lett. 77, 960 – Published 29 July 1996
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Abstract

A semiquantitative nonlinear field theory of the brain is presented derived from the quasimicroscopic conversion properties of neural populations. Realistic anatomical connectivity conditions like long range excitation and short range inhibition are used. Predictions of our field equation are checked against experimental MEG results.

  • Received 7 February 1996

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.77.960

©1996 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

V. K. Jirsa and H. Haken

  • Institute for Theoretical Physics and Synergetics, University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 57/4, 70550 Stuttgart, Germany

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Vol. 77, Iss. 5 — 29 July 1996

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