Alpha rhythm

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Author: Dr. Fernando H. Lopes da Silva, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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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
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