Gamma wave
Gamma wave
Gamma waves (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gamma wave
- Wikipedia's article - Gamma wave
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski) are a type of brainwave, with a frequency range between 30 to 100 Hz. They are the fastest of the brainwave frequencies and are associated with peak concentration and high levels of cognitive functioning.
Etymology
The term "gamma wave" is derived from the Greek letter gamma, which is used in physics to denote frequency. The term "wave" refers to the wave-like pattern of neural oscillations that these brainwaves produce.
Function
Gamma waves are thought to play a crucial role in neuroplasticity - the brain's ability to change and adapt. They are also associated with states of heightened awareness, intense focus, and peak performance. Some research suggests that gamma waves are involved in higher mental activity, including perception, problem solving, and consciousness.
Related Terms
- Brainwave: A pattern of neural oscillation in the brain.
- Neural oscillation: The rhythmic or repetitive neural activity in the central nervous system.
- Neuroplasticity: The ability of the brain to change throughout an individual's life.
- Consciousness: The state of being aware and able to think and perceive.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gamma wave
- Wikipedia's article - Gamma wave
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski