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Start with single Izhikevich neurons that fire as regular spiking, fast spiking or bursting cells, then wire up a published network of 800 excitatory and 200 inhibitory cells and watch rhythms appear in the raster plot and power spectrum. Tune the balance of excitation and inhibition to move between silent, irregular and oscillating states, and read the coefficient of variation to see how irregular the firing is. This is a network of biological-style spiking cells, not a machine-learning model, and it has three depth levels.
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About Spiking Neural Network Simulator
Spiking Neural Network Simulator is an interactive learning tool on VTC. Start with single Izhikevich neurons that fire as regular spiking, fast spiking or bursting cells, then wire up a published network of 800 excitatory and 200 inhibitory cells and watch rhythms appear in the raster plot and power spectrum. Tune the balance of excitation and inhibition to move between silent, irregular and oscillating states, and read the coefficient of variation to see how irregular the firing is. This is a network of biological-style spiking cells, not a machine-learning model, and it has three depth levels. It runs in your web browser and is free to use, and suits students, teachers and self-learners.
Who it's for: Students, teachers and self-learners
Features
- Tune the balance of excitation and inhibition to move between silent, irregular and oscillating states
- Read the coefficient of variation to see how irregular the firing is
- This is a network of biological-style spiking cells, not a machine-learning model, and it has three depth levels
- Free to use in your browser
Frequently asked questions
What is Spiking Neural Network Simulator on VTC?
Spiking Neural Network Simulator is an interactive learning tool on VTC. Start with single Izhikevich neurons that fire as regular spiking, fast spiking or bursting cells, then wire up a published network of 800 excitatory and 200 inhibitory cells and watch rhythms appear in the raster plot and power spectrum. Tune the balance of excitation and inhibition to move between silent, irregular and oscillating states, and read the coefficient of variation to see how irregular the firing is.
Is Spiking Neural Network Simulator free to use?
Yes. The VTC app catalog lists Spiking Neural Network Simulator at no cost, and it runs in your web browser with nothing to install.
Who is Spiking Neural Network Simulator for and how do I start?
It is aimed at students, teachers and self-learners. To start, open https://spikingnetwork.apps.vtc.com in your browser.