Modelling the Neurons Activated by Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

摘要

We present a computational models to couple the electric field induced by magnetic stimulation to neuronal membranes. The conventional cable equations are used to simulate magnetic stimulation of long peripheral nerves by Magstim 70mm coil. Our analysis provides a rigorous theoretical foundation and implementation methods for the use of the cable equation to model neuronal response to magnetically induced electric fields.