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

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'''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)ing. After the mistake was noticed by the subject, there was a decrease in alpha waves as the subject began paying more attention. This study hopes to promote the use of wireless EEG technology on employees in high-risk fields, such as air traffic controlling, to monitor alpha wave activity and gauge the attention level of the employee.<ref> U.C. Davis News and Information. Brain Wave Patterns Can Predict Blunders, New Study Finds. March 2009. </ref>

==Alpha waves in a gelatinous conductor==


"Sometimes it's claimed Jell-O brainwaves are identical to a healthy adult's. That's clearly a stretch, but the Jell-O EEG readings do look pretty similar to a normal human alpha rhythm. Alpha waves are observed when a patient is awake and resting with eyes closed, and in some kinds of sleep and reversible coma. True, the Jell-O waves are a little slower and of much lower amplitude, barely within normal human limits, but that doesn't tell you much by itself. Hypoxia, encephalitis, and other medical conditions can cause reduced frequency and amplitude, as can drug use."
<ref>http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2942/can-brainwaves-be-detected-in-lime-jell-o</ref>

==References==
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* {{Citation | surname = Brazier | given = M. A. B. | title = The Electrical Activity of the Nervous System | year = 1970 | publisher = Pitman | place = London}}

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See also: [[Binaural beats]]

==External links==
* [http://www.eegproject.com EEG Alpha waves biofeedback interactive game project]

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[[Category:Meditation]]
[[Category:Electroencephalography]]


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