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Building electronic bursters with the Morris-Lecar neuron model

Publicated to:International Journal Of Bifurcation And Chaos. 16 (12): 3617-3630 - 2006-12-01 16(12), DOI: 10.1142/S0218127406017014

Authors: Wagemakers, Alexandre; Sanjuan, Miguel A F; Casado, Jose M; Aihara, Kazuyuki

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Abstract

We propose a method for the design of electronic bursting neurons, based on a, simple conductance neuron model. A burster is a particular class of neuron that displays fast spiking regimes alternating with resting periods. Our method is based on the use of an electronic circuit that implements the well-known Morris-Lecar neuron model. We use this circuit as a tool of analysis to explore some regions of the parameter space and to contruct several bifurcation diagrams displaying the basic dynamical features of that system. These bifurcation diagrams provide the initial point for the design and implementation of electronic bursting neurons. By extending the phase space with the introduction of a slow driving current, our method allows to exploit the bistabilities which are present in the Morris-Lecar system to the building of different bursting models.

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Bifurcation (mathematics)Bifurcation diagramsBifurcationsBioelectric potentialsBrain modelsBursterDesignElectronic bursting neuronsMorris-lecarNetworksNetworks (circuits)NeurologyNeuron modelNeuron modelsRhythmsSilicon neuronSpiking

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal International Journal Of Bifurcation And Chaos due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2006, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Multidisciplinary. Notably, the journal is positioned above the 90th percentile.

From a relative perspective, and based on the normalized impact indicator calculated from the Field Citation Ratio (FCR) of the Dimensions source, it yields a value of: 3.37, which indicates that, compared to works in the same discipline and in the same year of publication, it ranks as a work cited above average. (source consulted: Dimensions Jun 2025)

Specifically, and according to different indexing agencies, this work has accumulated citations as of 2025-06-24, the following number of citations:

  • WoS: 17
  • Scopus: 19
  • OpenCitations: 16

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-06-24:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 18 (PlumX).

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Japan.

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Wagemakers, Alexandre Fran Yves) .

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been Wagemakers, Alexandre Fran Yves.