Title :
A theoretical basis for brain waves with implications for a large scale integration required for cognitive processes
Author :
Ray, Kanad ; Roy, M.K.
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Sci. & Technol., Icfai Univ., Dehradun, India
Abstract :
We propose a theoretical framework for EEG and MEG based on transmission line model and cortical network activity. Using known properties of forward and backward propagating waves, an electromagnetic-physiological theory of “brain waves” based on known (but highly idealized) properties of synaptic action has been formulated which could potentially account for some experimental findings as well as can predict several salient features. We conjecture that brain waves can be treated as “Bloch waves” which may provide an important mechanism for a large scale integration required between the constantly interacting areas of the brain.
Keywords :
brain models; cognition; electroencephalography; magnetoencephalography; neurophysiology; transmission lines; Bloch waves; EEG; MEG; backward propagating waves; brain waves; cognitive processes; cortical network activity; electromagnetic-physiological theory; forward propagating waves; large scale integration; synaptic action; transmission line model; Brain modeling; Electroencephalography; Impedance; Mathematical model; Nerve fibers; Oscillators; Power transmission lines; Bloch waves; brain waves; electromagnetic-physiological theory;
Conference_Titel :
Cognitive Informatics (ICCI), 2010 9th IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Beijing
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8041-8
DOI :
10.1109/COGINF.2010.5599699