Retrograde propagation of cochlear distortion

Stephen T. Neely, Yi Wen Liu

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    Abstract

    In 1992, Allen and Fahey suggested a method of estimating “cochlear amplifier” (CA) gain by employing simultaneous measurement of auditory nerve fibers and acoustic distortion products (DP). Their conclusion that CA gain must be less than 6 dB, based on their measurements in a cat, has been controversial. We have simulated the retrograde propagation of distortion in a nonlinear, active, one-dimensional model of cochlear mechanics. We conclude, based on results of this model, that the Allen-Fahey paradigm does not provide accurate estimates of CA gain.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Title of host publicationConcepts and Challenges in the Biophysics of Hearing - Proceedings of the 10th International Workshop on the Mechanics of Hearing, MoH 2008
    EditorsNigel P. Cooper, David T. Kemp
    PublisherWorld Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd
    Pages55-61
    Number of pages7
    ISBN (Electronic)9789812833778
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2008
    Event10th International Workshop on the Mechanics of Hearing - Concepts and Challenges in the Biophysics of Hearing, MoH 2008 - Newcastle, United Kingdom
    Duration: Jul 27 2008Jul 31 2008

    Publication series

    NameConcepts and Challenges in the Biophysics of Hearing - Proceedings of the 10th International Workshop on the Mechanics of Hearing, MoH 2008

    Conference

    Conference10th International Workshop on the Mechanics of Hearing - Concepts and Challenges in the Biophysics of Hearing, MoH 2008
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    CityNewcastle
    Period7/27/087/31/08

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Biotechnology
    • Biomedical Engineering

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