Conventions for model names
From NEST
For model names we want to use the formula
dynamics + [element type] + [psc | cond] + synaptic dynamics + [numerics].
And therefore we get:
| iaf_psc_delta | IaF neuron with delta-current input pulses |
| iaf_psc_exp | IaF with exponentially decaying input current |
| iaf_psc_alpha | IaF with alpha-shaped input current |
| iaf_psc_alpha_presc | same, with prescient numerics |
| iaf_psc_alpha_canon | same, with canonical numerics |
| iaf_cond_alpha | IaF with condutance-based alpha input |
A further label could specify the number and interpretation of the rports. For example: "exin" for neurons with different dynamcis for excitatory and inhibitory synapses -> iaf_psc_exin_alpha "2denrites"
More specifc and complicated neuron models are probably better described by a project name than by a full list of all their components: e.g. use "facets_neuron" instead of "iaf_psc_exp_sfa_exin_fancy_something".
