brian-team/brian2

Brian is a free, open source simulator for spiking neural networks.

What it solves

Brian 2 is a simulator designed for spiking neural networks (SNNs), providing a way for scientists to model biological neural activity without spending excessive time on complex programming or processor overhead.

How it works

It is a clock-driven simulator written in Python that allows users to define and simulate the behavior of spiking neurons and their connections. It is designed to be flexible and extensible to accommodate various research needs.

Who it’s for

It is primarily intended for scientists and researchers studying neural networks and biological brain modeling.

Highlights

  • Written in Python and available on almost all platforms.
  • Designed for ease of learning and use.
  • Highly flexible and easily extensible.
  • Integrates with common scientific Python libraries like NumPy, SymPy, and SciPy.

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