Visual processing

Brian A. Wandell; Jonathan Winawer

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-820480-1.00116-9

Visual processing

Brian A. Wandell, Jonathan Winawer

Psychology

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Abstract

The human visual system is a network of neural components that combine to create our perception of the world and guide our behavior. Deciphering the computational principles of this system is an important scientific challenge. We review measurements of these components, from the retinal encoding to cortical circuitry, and from molecules to circuits, focusing on measurements that are relevant to visual processing. We then delve into principles proposed to explain how this diverse collection of visual components enables us to interpret our surroundings.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of the Human Brain, Second Edition
Subtitle of host publication	Volumes 1-5
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	V4-360-V4-381
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128204818
ISBN (Print)	9780128204801
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-820480-1.00116-9
State	Published - Jan 1 2024

Keywords

Asynchronous representation
Bayesian inference
Eye movements
Functional specialization
Lateral geniculate nucleus
Neural signaling
Physiological optics
Receptive fields
Redundancy
Retinal circuits
Retinotopy
Sparse representations
V1
Visual cortex
Visual field maps

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General Medicine
General Neuroscience

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