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Much research has focussed on optimisation of acquisition of diagnostic images, whilst relatively little work has been done on optimising the reading environment. We discuss the physiology of vision, particularly regarding light adaptation, and its impact on image interpretation. With this background in mind, we then discuss the issue of ambient light in the reading room. Research by our group and others suggests that optimal reading room lighting may be close to 50 lux.
Keywords: Ambient light, light adaptation, perception, spatial resolution
Current Medical Imaging
Title: Ambient Lighting in the Reading Room: Theoretical Concepts and Practical Outcomes
Volume: 6
Author(s): John A. Brennan, Patrick Brennan and Tamara Miner Haygood
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Keywords: Ambient light, light adaptation, perception, spatial resolution
Abstract: Much research has focussed on optimisation of acquisition of diagnostic images, whilst relatively little work has been done on optimising the reading environment. We discuss the physiology of vision, particularly regarding light adaptation, and its impact on image interpretation. With this background in mind, we then discuss the issue of ambient light in the reading room. Research by our group and others suggests that optimal reading room lighting may be close to 50 lux.
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A. Brennan John, Brennan Patrick and Miner Haygood Tamara, Ambient Lighting in the Reading Room: Theoretical Concepts and Practical Outcomes, Current Medical Imaging 2010; 6 (3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157340510791636246
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157340510791636246 |
Print ISSN 1573-4056 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1875-6603 |
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