Neuroelectronics and neurosurgery

Ashwin K. Whitchurch; Vijay K. Varadan

doi:10.1117/12.668749

31 March 2006 Neuroelectronics and neurosurgery

Proceedings Volume 6172, Smart Structures and Materials 2006: Smart Electronics, MEMS, BioMEMS, and Nanotechnology; 61720S (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.668749
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2006, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

The brain and the human nervous system are perhaps the most researched but least understood components of the human body. This is so because of the complex nature of its working and the high density of functions. The monitoring of neural signals could help one better understand the working of the brain and newer recording and monitoring methods have been developed ever since it was discovered that the brain communicates internally by means of electrical pulses. Neural signal communication is achieved by the production and propagation of small electrical signals produced by the nerve cells called neurons. Neuroelectronics is the field which deals with the interface between electronics or semiconductors to living neurons. This includes monitoring of electrical activity from the brain as well as the development of feedback devices for stimulation of parts of the brain for treatment of disorders. This paper reviews the basic principles of Neuroelectronics which are used to develop several applications ranging from diagnostic tools to brain-computer interfaces, neural stimulation and several others.

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Ashwin K. Whitchurch and Vijay K. Varadan "Neuroelectronics and neurosurgery", Proc. SPIE 6172, Smart Structures and Materials 2006: Smart Electronics, MEMS, BioMEMS, and Nanotechnology, 61720S (31 March 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.668749

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