Representation of steady‐state vowels in the temporal aspects of the discharge patterns of populations of auditory‐nerve fibers

摘要: This paper is concerned with the representation of spectra synthesized steady‐state vowels in temporal aspects discharges auditory‐nerve fibers. The results are based on a study responses large numbers single fibers anesthetized cats. By presenting same set stimuli to all encountered each cat, we can directly estimate population response those stimuli. Period histograms unit were constructed. fiber harmonic component stimulus taken be amplitude corresponding Fourier transform unit’s period histogram. At low sound levels, maximal among units CFs near frequency (i.e., its place). Responses formant components larger than other components. As level increased, formants, pa...