Overview
Unlike traditional textbooks that separate theory from code, Cohen integrates both. Each chapter explains a core signal processing technique (e.g., Fourier analysis, convolution, time-frequency decomposition, phase-amplitude coupling, and connectivity measures) followed by worked examples in MATLAB (with Python equivalents often available via online supplements). The emphasis is on understanding what the analysis actually does to neural data, avoiding black-box usage of toolboxes. Most signal processing books are either too abstract
Most signal processing books are either too abstract (heavy on proofs) or too cookbook (no intuition). Cohen strikes a rare balance: you will learn why a Morlet wavelet is complex, what the analytic signal represents, and how to avoid common pitfalls like edge artifacts or spectral leakage. The writing is conversational, often humorous, and deeply pedagogical. Analyzing Neural Time Series Data: Theory and Practice
Analyzing Neural Time Series Data: Theory and Practice is a definitive, hands-on guide for anyone working with electroencephalography (EEG), magnetoencephalography (MEG), local field potentials (LFP), or electrocorticography (ECoG). Written by computational neuroscientist Mike X Cohen, the book bridges the gap between abstract mathematical concepts and practical implementation—making it invaluable for students, postdocs, and experienced researchers alike. local field potentials (LFP)