Non Visual Effects of Light: An Overview and an Italian Experience

Since the discovery of non-visual effect of light, consequences on human psychology and physiology have been investigated; however, effects on cognition of exposure to different spectral composition have been partially explored. Aim of this paper is an overview on researches developed in this field...

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Published in:Energy procedia 2015-11, Vol.78, p.723-728
Main Authors: Fabio, Bisegna, Chiara, Burattini, Ornella, Li Rosi, Laura, Blaso, Simonetta, Fumagalli
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
cognitive performance
correlated color temperature
experimental design
experimental setting
non visual effects of light
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Summary:Since the discovery of non-visual effect of light, consequences on human psychology and physiology have been investigated; however, effects on cognition of exposure to different spectral composition have been partially explored. Aim of this paper is an overview on researches developed in this field to compare general approaches and measurements protocols: the scarce knowledge of the physiological mechanisms, as well as the lack of shared methods, techniques, tools and procedures represent the weak point of this research. The impact of different procedures and experimental settings on results is shown, evidencing the need for scientifically consistent and internationally agreed procedures.
ISSN:1876-6102
1876-6102
DOI:10.1016/j.egypro.2015.11.080