We present two alternative mappings between a macroscopic neural mass model and a reduction of a conductance-based model. These provide possible explanations of the relationship between parameters of these two different approaches to modeling neuronal activity. Obtaining a physical interpretation of neural mass models is of fundamental importance as they could provide direct and accessible tools for use in diagnosing neurological conditions.
Serafim Rodrigues, Anton V. Chizhov, Frank Marten,