Dynamical Mean Field approximation of a canonical cortical model for studying inter-population synchrony

Abstract

The goal of this paper is twofold, propose and explore a model to study the synchronization among populations in the canonical model of the neocortex proposed previously by [R.J. Douglas, K.A.C. In the framework of the used DMA we propose a measure for inter-population synchronization. Simulations are carried out for exploring how inter-population synchrony is related to the variation of firing frequency of each population. Our results suggest that superficial pyramidal cluster appear to have a predominant influence on synchronization process among pyramidal populations as well as put forward the active role of inhibition in the rest of synchronizations between populations.