Table 1.

List of parameters of the CTM model, a description of what each represents, and the range of their optimal values

Parameter name	Description	Optimal range
τ	Time constant controlling the speed with which the model reacts to changing input	5–10 ms
σ	Random fluctuations of input	1.5–2.5
h	Strength of delayed, calibrating inhibition	0.0064–0.0128