Understand how NEST works

Here you can dive into various topics about NEST.

All about neurons

• How to handle nodes (neurons and devices)

• Parametrization

• Simulations with precise spike times

• Integrating neural models using exact integration

All about synapses and connections

• Connection Management

• How to handle connections (synapses)

• Simulations with gap junctions

• Weight normalization

All about devices

• Record from simulations

• Stimulate the network

Spatially-structured networks

Models in NEST

NEST behavior

• Built-in timers

• Randomness in NEST Simulations

• Simulation behavior

Connect to other tools

• NEST Server

• Using NEST with MUSIC

High performance computers (HPC)

Convert NEST 2.X scripts to 3.X

What’s new?

Glossary