Summary
This work covers color appearance models and touches on the spectral responsivity of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs), which peak in sensitivity and represent a distinct photoreceptor class. Understanding ipRGC biology is foundational for designing circadian-effective lighting that goes beyond visual comfort.
Key Findings
- ipRGCs represent a third class of photoreceptors with broad spectral responsivity peaking at approximately 480nm
- ipRGCs are noted as important to human welfare and visual function, underscoring their relevance to lighting design
Categories
The Science of Light: Discusses ipRGC spectral responsivity and photoreceptor biology relevant to understanding non-visual light responses.
Author(s)
MD Fairchild
Publication Year
2013
Number of Citations
4297
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