Neuron Simulator

Interactive simulator for the Morris-Lecar neuron model.

Description

This project provides an interactive simulation and visualization of the membrane potential and gating variable evolution in a neuron, using the Morris-Lecar model. It includes tools for critical point analysis and interactive plotting, with customizable external current and other parameters.

Features

• ODE Simulation: Numerical solution of the Morris-Lecar model differential equations.
• Visualization: Interactive plots for membrane potential, recovery variable, and phase plane.
• Analysis: Automatic detection of critical (crossing) points between potential and gating variable.
• Interactive Widgets: Real-time parameter adjustment via sliders and buttons.
• Plot Saving: Export results as PNG images.

Requirements

• Python 3.10+
• See requirements.txt for the full list of dependencies.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/MikiTwenty/neuron-simulator.git
   cd neuron-simulator

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

1. Start Jupyter Notebook:

   jupyter notebook

2. Open main.ipynb and follow the instructions cell by cell.

3. Use the sliders to change the external current and observe the changes in the plots.

Project Structure

• main.ipynb — Main notebook with code, explanations, and visualizations.
• requirements.txt — Python dependencies.
• images/ — Folder for generated plots.
• README.md — This file.

Credits

• Author: Michele Ventimiglia

License

See the LICENSE file for details.