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Physical Principles of Neuroscience |
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Authors: |
Skouroliakou, Aikaterini |
Subject: | MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > LIFE SCIENCES > MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES > NEUROSCIENCES NATURAL SCIENCES AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES > PHYSICS > INDERDISCIPLINARY PHYSICS AND RELATED AREAS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY > BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL PHYSICS MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > HEALTH SCIENCES > MEDICAL ILLUSTRATION MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE > COMPUTER SCIENCE > COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE > PROCESSING |
Keywords: |
Central Nervous System
Neuroanatomy Neuroscience Biosignals Neuroimaging Neuron models |
Description: | |
Abstract: |
Our perception of the world, our knowledge, our memories, our emotions are realised by our brain. The study of its function is fascinating and certain to arouse intense interest. Possessing a background in basic biological, physical and mathematical principles that govern the function and are applied to the study of the brain and the nervous system in general, is important for anyone who wishes to delve into the field of neuroscience. This textbook attempts an introduction to the study of the human central nervous system, focusing on the physical and mathematical principles used to develop and apply techniques for study, interpretation, and prediction in the field of neuroscience. It is primarily aimed at students of science and engineering schools and researchers to introduce them to basic concepts of neuroscience and the technologies that support it. The first part of the textbook presents the basic, essential elements of the anatomy and physiology of the brain and the Central Nervous System (CNS) as well as the emergence of sensory functions and the theories of the functioning of learning and memory processes. The second part presents basic neurodiagnostic methods of signal extraction or functional imaging, including electroencephalography, magnetoencephalography, functional near-infrared spectroscopy, functional magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography. The dynamic models that have been and are being developed for the functioning of the central nervous system at both the neuron and the neuronal group levels are also mentioned, and the developing methods of human-computer interface are recorded. For the completeness of the presentation, the most widespread theories regarding the emergence of consciousness are also mentioned, as derived from the international scientific literature. The textbook does not aspire to cover the subject in detail, as there is a wealth of excellent publications for anyone who wants to delve deeper into any of the fields presented.
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Linguistic Editors: |
Kanari, Eleftheria |
Graphic Editors: |
Tsionis, Elias |
Type: |
Undergraduate textbook |
Creation Date: | 28-05-2025 |
Item Details: | |
ISBN |
978-618-228-342-4 |
License: |
Attribution - NonCommercial - ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) |
DOI | http://doi.org/10.57713/kallipos-1089 |
Handle | http://hdl.handle.net/11419/14926 |
Bibliographic Reference: | Skouroliakou, A. (2025). Physical Principles of Neuroscience [Undergraduate textbook]. Kallipos, Open Academic Editions. https://doi.org/10.57713/kallipos-1089 |
Language: |
Greek |
Consists of: |
1. Brain and Central Nervous System anatomy 2. Brain and Central Nervous System physiology 3. Senses and perception 4. Learning and memory 5. Biological neural networks – Cognitive dynamics 6. Diagnostic techniques 7. Functional imaging methods 8. Brain Computer Interface – BCI 9. Theories of consciousness |
Number of pages |
195 |
Publication Origin: |
Kallipos, Open Academic Editions |
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