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Observations:
Infrared:
There has been some recent reports that near-infrared light at
a wavelength of 1072nm has proven to have beneficial
therapeutic effects. http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/?p=32
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080124104917.htm
That something this simple could actually stimulate the
restoration of neurons definitely stretches one's credulity,
but given the simplicity of the technique, it certainly seems
worth exploring further.
The researchers created an helmet with several infrared light
emitting diodes (LEDs) with light output centered at 1072nm on
the inside. It is claimed that a mere 10 minute per day
treatment would be all that is required. The research
was first performed, as is usual, on mice. "Emotional
responses and memory performance of middle-aged CD1 mice in
a 3D maze: Effects of low infrared light" by S.
Michalikovaa, A. Ennaceura, Author, R. van Rensburgb and P.L.
Chazot
Seems simple enough for someone handy with electronics and
making things to create such a device. But a quick
search of the Internet for 1072nm LEDs will result in a
problem. 1072nm LEDs can't be found. 1070nm LEDs
are manufactured, but the cost is prohibitive. Add to
this that it is not clear how much light power, and therefore,
how many LEDs are required.
I noticed on Restorelite's web page
about the device they sell to treat cold
sores with 1072nm near infrared (NIR) light, that they
claim that water is opaque to most of the IR spectrum, EXCEPT
for a "window at 1072nm". So, I thought, could an ordinary
infrared heating lamp be used as a broad-spectrum source with
an interposed zip lock bag full of water as a filter to block
the heating IR while allowing the only the 1072nm light to
pass? I found sources for industrial
IR lamps that target the NIR spectrum too. However, one
can buy a 250W IR heating lamp of the type used in bathrooms
or to keep food warm in restaurants for about $3. Since
the treatment time per day is short, about 10 minutes, such a
lamp connected to a timer switch and a bag full of distilled
water might be a very inexpensive source for this light.
Yes, 250W is a lot of power, most of which is not useful for
this purpose. It reminds me of that old Star Trek
episode where these light sensitive parasitic creatures (which
reminded me of flying fried eggs!) make people go crazy.
One gets Spock in the back and to cure him, they expose him to
the full spectrum and intensity of the sun at a close
distance. Of course, this blinds poor old Mr.
Spock. Then, Dr. McCoy figures out that only one
wavelength was needed to destroy the parasite.
I have not been able to confirm that water is transparent to
IR light at 1072nm. All I've been able to find is the
following from Restorelite http://www.restorelite.co.uk/science.php
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