# Energy-based models (eLIF and mAdExp) ## Content This repository contains implementations of the eLIF and mAdExp models for BRIAN, NEST, and NEURON. ## Installing the models ### BRIAN Just install the BRIAN simulator via pip: pip install --user brian2 ### NEST * Install NEST (see [here](https://nest-simulator.readthedocs.io/en/stable/installation/index.html#advanced-install)) * Install NESTML using ``pip install nestml`` (this code requires NESTML >= 4). * Then run ``python nestml/nestml_install.py`` to install the models. * See the [FAQ](https://man.sr.ht/~tfardet/elif-madexp/FAQ.md) if you encouter any issue. ### NEURON * Download and install NEURON (see [here](https://www.neuron.yale.edu/neuron/download)) * Compile the models via ``nrnivmodl elif.mod`` and ``nrnivmodl madexp.mod`` ## Running the models Once the installation of one of the simulators is done, you can run the corresponding files: * ``elif_brian_impl.py`` or ``madexp_brian_impl.py`` for BRIAN * ``elif_nest_impl.py`` or ``madexp_nest_impl.py`` for NEST * ``elif_neuron_impl.py`` or ``madexp_neuron_impl.py`` for NEURON To do this, you can call them with python using e.g. ``python elif_brian_impl.py``.