Summary
This resource addresses spectral power distributions as they relate to rod photoreceptors, intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs), and non-visual photoreception, providing foundational data for understanding how light spectra influence health outcomes. Lighting designers can use spectral power distribution data to optimize light sources for circadian and non-visual biological effects.
Categories
The Science of Light: Covers spectral power distributions in relation to rods, ipRGCs, and nonvisual photoreception relevant to light and health applications.
Author(s)
M Royer
Publication Year
2019
Number of Citations
5
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