A layered neural continuum architecture in attention and seizure disorders

International Journal of Neuroscience

Volumn 107, Issue 3-4, 2001, Pages 199-232

  Koch, Paul ^a   Leissman, Gerald ^b,c  

^a NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (United States)

^b RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE   (United States)

^c TOURO COLLEGE   (United States)

Author keywords

Attention; Linear theory; Neural continuum; Non linear theory; Seizures; Spatial frequency

Indexed keywords

EID: 0035027019     PISSN: 00207454     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3109/00207450109150686     Document Type: Article

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