Leaky Integrate-and-Fire Model

The Leaky Integrate-and-Fire model is a simple way to describe how neurons in the brain work. Imagine a bucket that fills with water (inputs) over time. When the water reaches the top (a threshold), the bucket spills over (the neuron fires an electrical signal). However, the bucket also has a small hole, so some water leaks out (loss of information over time). This model helps scientists understand how neurons process and transmit information, balancing the accumulation of signals with the natural decay of activity, making it a fundamental concept in neuroscience and computational models of brain function.