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Biological Effects of Light: Can Self‐Luminous Displays Play a Role?
Author(s) -
Figueiro Mariana G.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
information display
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.182
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 2637-496X
pISSN - 0362-0972
DOI - 10.1002/j.2637-496x.2018.tb01053.x
Subject(s) - alertness , synchronizer , circadian rhythm , computer science , neuroscience , psychology , distributed computing , psychiatry
Light is the major synchronizer of circadian rhythms with local time on earth, and can also promote alertness in humans. Self‐luminous displays built in a variety of form factors can be used to optimize circadian synchronization and alertness.