An Analog Computer Mechanization of the Hodgkin-Huxley Equations

Abstract

The Hodgkin-Huxley equations describing the action potentials for giant squid axons have been mechanized on the University of Chicago analog computer (Beekman EASE 2132) for the purpose of simulating a variety of experimental situations. The mechanization is described together with the following results: 1) response to constant currents ranging from threshold to saturation, 2) response to a 100 cps sinusoidal current at two amplitudes and two phases, and 3) the effect of removing the potassium current term.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0608156

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  • H. D. Landahl
  • Hugo M. Martinez

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  • University of Chicago

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  • Biomedical

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  • Analog Computers
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  • Mechanization
  • Membrane Potentials
  • Membranes
  • Potassium
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