Membrane Potential

Membrane potential, the voltage difference across a neuron's membrane, is central to neuronal function and is a key focus in the development of spiking neural networks (SNNs). Current research emphasizes improving SNN efficiency and robustness by optimizing membrane potential dynamics through novel quantization schemes, modified neuron models (like leaky integrate-and-fire variations), and advanced training algorithms such as surrogate gradient methods. These efforts aim to enhance the accuracy and energy efficiency of SNNs, leading to potential breakthroughs in neuromorphic computing and applications requiring low-power, high-speed processing.