Summary
This paper investigates the human eye's sensitivity to light and its influence on the human circadian cycle, suggesting that the circadian system becomes more sensitive to short-wavelength light in the early morning compared to the early night, and that a combination of photoreceptors participate in circadian phototransduction.
Categories
Eye health: The paper investigates the human eye's sensitivity to light and its influence on the human circadian cycle, suggesting that a combination of photoreceptors participate in circadian phototransduction.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses the regulation of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles, in response to different light exposures.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper uses a set of light goggles to provide a constant irradiance and spectral wavelength to each subject, suggesting potential considerations for lighting design in relation to human circadian rhythms.
Author(s)
DE Miller
Publication Year
2009
Number of Citations
1
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