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{{Dablink|For the 3D platform video game, see [[Alpha Waves]].}}

[[Image:eeg alpha.svg|thumb|Alpha waves |400px|right]]
'''Alpha waves''' are [[Electromagnetic radiation|electromagnetic]] oscillations in the frequency range of 8–12 [[Hertz|Hz]] arising from ''synchronous'' and ''coherent'' (''in phase'' / ''constructive'') electrical activity of [[Human thalamus|thalamic]] pacemaker cells in humans(contracted; show full)

There are several different prospects of this training that are currently being explored. Arguably, the most popular one is the use of this training in [[meditation]]. Zen-trained meditation masters produce noticeably more alpha waves during meditation. This fact has led to a popular fad{{weasel word
s}} of biofeedback training programs for everyday stress relief. Most of these have little psychological basis, and are used as fads or scams.

This is not to be confused with the real potential for biofeedback in therapeutic sessions. Psychologists are hoping to use this technique to help people overcome [[phobia|phobias]], calm down [[hyperactivity|hyperactive]] children, and help children with [[stuttering]] problems to relax enough to practice regular speech.

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