Summary
This paper introduces PySilSub, a Python toolbox for implementing the method of silent substitution in vision and non-visual photoreception research, which can be used to selectively stimulate individual photoreceptor classes.
Categories
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses the use of silent substitution in vision science, which contributes to our understanding of human colour vision mechanisms and influences brightness perception.
Sleep and insomnia: The method of silent substitution can be used to generate light stimuli that affect 'non-visual' responses to light, including sleep.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses how silent substitution can be used to stimulate pathways contributing to 'non-visual' responses to light, including melatonin suppression.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses the hardware requirements for silent substitution, including a spectrally calibrated stimulation system and estimates of the photoreceptor action spectra of the observer.
Education and learning: The paper introduces a Python toolbox that eases the computational burden of silent substitution, providing an educational tool for researchers and clinicians.
Author(s)
JT Martin, GM Boynton, DH Baker, AR Wade
Publication Year
2023
Number of Citations
1
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