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Modeling the Nonlinear Cochlea

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This chapter presents an introduction to nonlinear cochlear modeling. It starts with some general definitions, goes to the basic DEs, and discusses tools to solve these. The art of minimizing errors by not using signal analysis tools that are only valid in linear systems is advocated. Starting with a circuit example, we move on to the cochlea.

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  1. Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 9, 9749 AG, Groningen, The Netherlands

    Dr. Hendrikus Duifhuis

  2. BCN-NeuroImaging Center, Antonius Deusinglaan 2, 9713 AW, Groningen, The Netherlands

    Dr. Hendrikus Duifhuis

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Duifhuis, H. (2012). Modeling the Nonlinear Cochlea. In: Cochlear Mechanics. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6117-4_5

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