Donald Glaser

Role of Cortical Noise in Vision

Category: Lectures

Date: 3 July 2008

Duration: 25 min

Quality: SD

Donald Glaser (2008) - Role of Cortical Noise in Vision

Abstract

Our brains are always generating electrical signals, even if we close our eyes, plug our ears, and lie in a warm bath. These signals are called cortical noise because they don't correlate with any sensation or thought of which we are aware. I will discuss how this noise is essential for several common brain functions.