Invited paper: The impact of self-luminous electronic devices on melatonin suppression

Mariana G. Figueiro, Basar Erdener, Asiri Jayawardena, Natalia Lesniak, Rinara Reh, Levent Sahini, Kate Sweater, Brittany Wood, Lisa Yue

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Abstract

Self-luminous electronic devices emit optical radiation at short wavelengths, close to the peak sensitivity of melatonin suppression. The present paper uses the mathematical model to estimate acute melatonin suppression by electronic devices and computer screens. Results of a study testing these predictions are also presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication49th Annual SID Symposium, Seminar, and Exhibition 2011, Display Week 2011
Pages408-411
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event49th Annual SID Symposium, Seminar, and Exhibition 2011, Display Week 2011 - Los Angeles, CA, United States
Duration: 15 May 201120 May 2011

Publication series

Name49th Annual SID Symposium, Seminar, and Exhibition 2011, Display Week 2011
Volume1

Conference

Conference49th Annual SID Symposium, Seminar, and Exhibition 2011, Display Week 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLos Angeles, CA
Period15/05/1120/05/11

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