Neuromagnetism: tracking the dynamics of the brain

Authors
Hari, R Lounasmaa, OV
Citation
R. Hari et Ov. Lounasmaa, Neuromagnetism: tracking the dynamics of the brain, PHYS WORLD, 13(5), 2000, pp. 33-38
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICS WORLD
ISSN journal
09538585 → ACNP
Volume
13
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
33 - 38
Database
ISI
SICI code
0953-8585(200005)13:5<33:NTTDOT>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
The tiny magnetic fields that arise in the brain from electrical impulses b etween neurons can be detected non-invasively using magnetoencephalography. The technique provides vital information on how signals are processed in t he human brain.