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Based on theoretical issues and neurobiological evidence, considerable interest has recently focused on dynamic computational elements in neural systems. Such elements respond to stimuli by altering their dynamical behavior rather than by changing a scalar output. In particular, neural oscillators capable of chaotic dynamics represent a potentially very rich substrate for complex spatiotemporal information processing. However, the response properties of such systems must be studied in detail before they can be used as computational elements in neural models. In this paper, we focus on the response of a very simple discrete-time neural oscillator model to a fixed input. We show that the oscillator responds to the stimulus through a fairly complex set of bifurcations, and shows critical switching between attractors. This information can be used to construct very sophisticated dynamic computational elements with well-understood response properties. Examples of such elements are presented in the paper. We end with a brief discussion of simple architectures for networks of dynamical elements, and the relevance of our results to neurobiological models.
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Received: 7 August 1997 / Accepted in revised form: 22 April 1998
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Minai, A., Anand, T. Stimulus-induced bifurcations in discrete-time neural oscillators. Biol Cybern 79, 87–96 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004220050461
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s004220050461