Summary
This article introduces the non-visual photoreceptors in the human retina — intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) containing melanopsin — in the context of a physics prize discussion. Understanding these cells is foundational for designing lighting that supports circadian health beyond simple visual function.
Categories
The Science of Light: Discusses melanopsin and intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs), core photoreceptor biology relevant to circadian lighting science.
Author(s)
B Bang, JE Sundgren
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