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Lucid Dreaming and Alpha Activity: A Preliminary Report

Robert D. Ogilvie, Harry T. Hunt, Paul D. Tyson, M. L. Lucescu, D. B. Jeakins 1982 Perceptual and Motor Skills

Researchers found that while lucid dreaming isn't simply a case of being halfway awake, it does involve specific fluctuations in brain wave patterns like the alpha band. This work represented the first step toward finding a biological signature for lucidity, encouraging future scientists to look for more precise neural indicators.

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