Circadian and Visual Neuroscience 1st Edition by Nayantara Santhi 9780323859448 0323859445

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• ISBN 10:0323859445
• ISBN 13:9780323859448
• Author: Nayantara Santhi

Circadian and Visual Neuroscience

Table contents:

Chapter 1: Circadian and visual photometry
Abstract
1: The basis of physical photometry
2: Colorimetry
3: IIL responses
4: Conclusions
References
Chapter 2: Optical stimulation systems for studying human vision
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Optical stimulation systems
3: Characterization and calibration principles
4: Conclusions
References
Chapter 3: Hyperspectral characterization of natural lighting environments
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Method
3: Application
4: Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Further reading
Chapter 4: Endogenous functioning and light response of the retinal clock in vertebrates
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Molecular organization of the retinal clock in vertebrates
3: Cellular organization of the retinal clock in vertebrates
4: Retinal circadian rhythms
5: The light response of the retinal clock
6: Future directions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 5: Light-dependent effects on mood: Mechanistic insights from animal models
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Light detection pathways and effects on physiology in mammals
3: Effects of light on mood in humans
4: Animal models
5: Mood alterations induced by light-dependent disruption of circadian rhythms
6: Direct effects of light
7: Bright light therapy
8: Discussion
References
Chapter 6: Rodent models in translational circadian photobiology
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: The role of rodent models in circadian photobiology
3: Translational circadian photobiology
4: Strengths and limitations of rodent models
5: Future directions
6: Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 7: Slow vision: Measuring melanopsin-mediated light effects in animal models
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Methods of studying melanopsin at a systems level
3: Melanopsin contribution to nonimage-forming function: Methods and findings
4: Closing remarks
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 8: Beyond irradiance: Visual signals influencing mammalian circadian function
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Experimental paradigms providing insight into the photoentrainment mechanism
3: Evidence for inner and outer retinal sources of circadian control
4: Retinal photoreceptor specializations
5: Rod contributions to circadian photoentrainment
6: Cone contributions to circadian photoentrainment
7: Spatiotemporal properties of circadian responses
8: Do insights into rodent photoentrainment translate to humans?
9: Conclusion
References
Chapter 9: Circadian photoreception: The impact of light on human circadian rhythms
Abstract
1: Phase response curve
2: Duration sensitivity
3: Intensity response curve
4: Spectral sensitivity
References
Chapter 10: Modeling (circadian)
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Foundational aspects of modeling the circadian system
3: Representation of light in models of the circadian system
4: Application of mathematical models to improve human health and performance
5: Conclusions
References
Chapter 11: Visual encoding: Principles and software
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Representing the scene radiance
3: Optics: The retinal irradiance
4: Light transduction
5: Example calculations
6: Summary
References
Chapter 12: Visual psychophysics: Luminance and color
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Psychophysical methods
3: Selected results
4: Final thoughts & resources
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 13: Aging of visual mechanisms
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Optical changes associated with aging
3: Senescent changes in sensitivity of rod and cone pathways
4: A note about unconscious visual processes
References
Chapter 14: Seeing and sensing temporal variations in natural daylight
Abstract
1: Measurements of natural illumination over time
2: The dual human response to light
3: Measuring perception of temporal variations in illumination
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 15: Light in ecological settings: Entrainment, circadian disruption, and interventions
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Entrainment in humans: Light as the dominant zeitgeber
3: Circadian disruption: How misaligned light-dark cycles can disrupt the circadian system
4: Field studies: Using light to mitigate effects of circadian disruption in ecological settings
5: Conclusion
References
Chapter 16: How can light be used to optimize sleep and health in older adults?
Abstract

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