Method and apparatus for magnetically stimulating neurons

摘要: An efficient method and apparatus for magnetically stimulating the neural pathways of a higher level organism, namely human body, is disclosed. The includes selectively applying sinusoidally fluctuating electric power to stimulator coil that overlies neurons be stimulated. frequency and, thus, period magnetic field produced by chosen correspond time constant Realizable values fall in range 1.25 1.43 times current voltage applied are phase quadrature with lagging voltage. During first polarity (e.g., positive) excursion voltage, insufficient stimulate underlying neurons, i.e., create neuron depolarizing field. Rather, stimulation occurs during second negative) Preferably, flow terminates at end cycle. Alternatively, if restimulation third subsequent excursions desired, can allowed decay. invention series circuit comprising 59 high capacitor bank 57 connected parallel switch 55, across output supply 51. Closure 55 results being discharged through creation stimulates neurons. Efficiency because resistance both discharge low. Further, low, high, whereby an intense produced. Interlock circuits provided prevent inadvertent operation apparatus. If enhanced simultaneously and/or sequentially pair spaced-apart electrodes located vicinity coil.