- Spontaneous discharge: The intrinsic, rhythmic or non-rhythmic electrical activity of cells without external artificial stimulation. It is the core manifestation of cell excitability and the microscopic expression of the basic activity of brain function.
- Electroencephalogram (EEG): Used to record sleep and epilepsy.
- θ oscillation: A type of brain electrical rhythm closely related to core brain functions such as learning and memory, spatial navigation, and emotional regulation.
- Patch clamp technology: Used for single-cell / single-channel current recording.
- Hippocampal long-term potentiation (LTP)/long-term depression (LTD): Two core manifestations of hippocampal synaptic plasticity.
- Local field potential (LFP): Reflects the "coordinated activity of neuron populations".
