Examinations of the methods used to power supply of different light sources and their effect on bioelectrical brain activity

ConclusionsThe highest activity of brain waves concerns the beta band in the frequency range of 21–22 Hz, regardless of the type of the light source (LED, fluorescent tube). The methods used to supply power and color temperature of fluorescent tubes do not significantly affect bioelectrical brain activity during “work”, but previous lighting with fluorescent tubes during work has an essential effect on bioelectrical brain activity during rest. Regardless of the color temperature, LED lighting with PWM power supply leads to the highest bioelectrical activity (mainly in the range of 21–22 Hz) in the brain during work and rest, which might suggests the usefulness of this method of supplying power for everyday work. Incandescent light does not affect the bioelectrical brain activity during work and rest.
Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research