Analyzing dynamics and stimulus feature dependence in the information processing of crayfish sustaining fibers

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dc.contributor.advisorJohnson, Don H.
dc.creatorRozell, Christopher John
dc.date.accessioned2009-06-04T08:14:55Z
dc.date.available2009-06-04T08:14:55Z
dc.date.issued2002
dc.description.abstractThe sustaining fiber (SF) stage of the crayfish visual system converts analog stimulus representations to spike train signals. A recent theory quantifies a system's information processing capabilities and relates to statistical signal processing. To analyze SF responses to light stimuli, we extend a wavelet-based algorithm for separating analog input signals and spike output waveforms in composite intracellular recordings. We also present a time-varying RC circuit model to capture nonstationary membrane noise spectral characteristics. In our SF analysis, information transfer ratios are generally on the order of 10-4. The SF information processing dynamics show transient peaks followed by decay to steady-state values. A simple theoretical spike generator is analyzed analytically and shows general dynamic and steady-state properties similar to SFs. The information transfer ratios increase with spike rate and dynamic properties are due to direct spike generator dependence on input changes.
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dc.identifier.callnoTHESIS E.E. 2002 ROZELL
dc.identifier.citationRozell, Christopher John. "Analyzing dynamics and stimulus feature dependence in the information processing of crayfish sustaining fibers." (2002) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/17546">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/17546</a>.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/17546
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.subjectNeurosciences
dc.subjectElectronics
dc.subjectElectrical engineering
dc.titleAnalyzing dynamics and stimulus feature dependence in the information processing of crayfish sustaining fibers
dc.typeThesis
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thesis.degree.departmentElectrical Engineering
thesis.degree.disciplineEngineering
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science
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