High frequency, low amplitude; associated with wakefulness and REM sleep. Alpha Waves (8–13 Hz): Relaxed wakefulness with eyes closed. Theta Waves (4–8 Hz): Characteristic of light sleep (N1). Delta Waves (0.5–4 Hz): High amplitude; indicative of deep, slow-wave sleep (N3). 2. The Architecture of Sleep (Sleep Stages)
Awake & Alert vs. Relaxed Content: | Rhythm | Frequency | Amplitude | State | |--------|-----------|-----------|-------| | Beta (β) | 13–30 Hz | Low | Active concentration, anxiety, eyes open | | Alpha (α) | 8–13 Hz | Moderate | Quiet wakefulness, eyes closed, relaxed | | Gamma (γ) | 30–100 Hz | Very low | Cross-modal sensory processing, cognition | eeg and sleep physiology ppt
Subdivided into 3 distinct progressive stages (N1, N2, N3). indicative of deep