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Stochastic Resonance in Human Low Level Visual Processing

Carlo Paris

Stochastic Resonance in Human Low Level Visual Processing.

Rel. Alessandro Pelizzola, Peter Neri. Politecnico di Torino, Corso di laurea magistrale in Physics Of Complex Systems (Fisica Dei Sistemi Complessi), 2022

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Abstract:

We give a brief overview of some fundamental concepts of Signal Detection Theory, an established framework in psychophysics. After that, we introduce the phenomenon of stochastic resonance, a non-linear effect whereby signal detectability is enhanced by addition of small amounts of uncorrelated noise. While introducing them, we concentrate mostly on concepts relevant for our research. Whether stochastic resonance is a legitimate phenomenon within the human brain or merely a secondary phenomenon is still largely a matter of dispute. Subsequently, we outline our motivations for studying stochastic resonance effect in the human brain and propose which controls should be applied for obtaining conclusive evidence to settle the aforementioned controversy. Finally, we present preliminary results of our pilot experiments and conclude by proposing potential future directions of research.

Relatori: Alessandro Pelizzola, Peter Neri
Anno accademico: 2021/22
Tipo di pubblicazione: Elettronica
Numero di pagine: 36
Soggetti:
Corso di laurea: Corso di laurea magistrale in Physics Of Complex Systems (Fisica Dei Sistemi Complessi)
Classe di laurea: Nuovo ordinamento > Laurea magistrale > LM-44 - MODELLISTICA MATEMATICO-FISICA PER L'INGEGNERIA
Aziende collaboratrici: Ecole Normale Superieure
URI: http://webthesis.biblio.polito.it/id/eprint/22707
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