Chapter
Understanding Lux and Light Intensity
05:56 - 11:16 (05:20)
This podcast explains what is meant by the term “lux” when discussing light intensity and provides a reference point for the amount of illumination at one square meter surface, one meter away from a single candle that equals one lux. The discussion also explores the use of apps and light meters to measure light intensity in lux or candelas.
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This podcast episode provides answers to listener questions about sleep and its impact on learning, covering various categories like exercise, temperature, supplementation, mood, and plasticity.
05:56 - 07:41 (01:44)
Summary
This podcast episode provides answers to listener questions about sleep and its impact on learning, covering various categories like exercise, temperature, supplementation, mood, and plasticity. The hosts also mention upcoming episodes on this topic.
ChapterUnderstanding Lux and Light Intensity
EpisodeUsing Science to Optimize Sleep, Learning & Metabolism
PodcastHuberman Lab
Lux is the measurement of illumination on a one square meter surface viewed from one meter away from a single candle.
07:42 - 11:16 (03:34)
Summary
Lux is the measurement of illumination on a one square meter surface viewed from one meter away from a single candle. Cells adjust sensitivity in response to light intensity, without activating the triggers in the brain that convey daytime signals even with bright moonlight or fire.