Summary
This chapter reviews neuroimaging evidence (PET and fMRI) of how light affects non-visual brain functions, including neural activity patterns during NREM sleep and wakefulness. The findings on phasic sleep oscillations and external stimulation responses during sleep have implications for understanding how light-dark cycles influence brain function beyond simple visual processing.
Categories
Sleep & Circadian Health: Reviews neuroimaging studies of brain activity during NREM sleep, including slow wave oscillations and K-complexes relevant to sleep quality research.
The Science of Light: Examines non-visual brain functions related to light exposure using PET and fMRI neuroimaging methodologies.
Author(s)
G Vandewalle, DJ Dijk
Publication Year
2013
Number of Citations
17
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