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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}} of biofeedback training programs for everyday stress relief. Most of these have little psychological basis, and are used as fads
{{clarify}} 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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