Alpha rhythm
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Author: Dr. Fernando H. Lopes da Silva, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Dr. Fernando H. Lopes da Silva accepted the invitation on 1 December 2007 (self-imposed deadline: 1 February 2008).
This article will briefly cover: Definitions and diversity of alpha rhythms. Neurophysiology of alpha rhythms generators; cellular and network properties. The dynamics of alpha rhythms. Functional correlates of alpha rhythms in relation to behavior and cognitive processes. Clinical implications of alpha rhythms.
| Suggested by: | Dr. Florian Mormann, Division of Biology, Caltech, Pasadena, CA |
| Invited by: | Dr. Eugene M. Izhikevich, Editor-in-Chief of Scholarpedia, the free peer reviewed encyclopedia |
