Lighting up the clock: Effects of bright light on physiological and psychological states in humans

Melanie Rüger

Lighting up the clock: Effects of bright light on physiological and psychological states in humans

Melanie Rüger

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Abstract

The growing interest in bright light as a remedy for the negative side effects of increased mobility (i.e. jetlag) and the expanding 24/7 society (i.e. night- and shiftwork) requires a fundamental understanding of the properties and effects of bright light. How bright light application affects physiological and psychological states of humans is the central question of this thesis. The results of the studies dealing with this question are summarized below ... Zie Summary

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Supervisors/Advisors	Beersma, Domien, Supervisor Daan, Moritz, Supervisor, External person
Award date	3-Jan-0001
Place of Publication	Groningen
Publisher	s.n.
Publication status	Published - 2005

Keywords

Proefschriften (vorm)
Biologisch ritme
Psychofysiologie
Lichtgevoeligheid

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