Leonardo Donati, Riccardo Capelli
Alpha Binaural Beats and Brain Entrainment: A Machine Learning-Based Assessment of Short-Term Effects.
Rel. Luca Mesin, Matteo Raggi. Politecnico di Torino, Master of science program in Biomedical Engineering, 2025
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Abstract
In recent years, binaural beats (BBs) have attracted growing interest in the scientific community for their potential to non-invasively modulate brain activity, based on the brainwave entrainment hypothesis. BBs are an auditory phenomenon that occurs when two tones of slightly different frequencies are presented separately to each ear, and the brain perceives a third tone corresponding to the frequency difference. Numerous studies suggest that such stimulation can influence neurophysiological parameters and mental states related to relaxation, attention, and emotional regulation. However, current literature is highly heterogeneous in terms of protocols, frequencies, duration, and results, with most studies focusing on prolonged stimulation (≥10 minutes).
This study aims to explore the efficacy of a brief (1-minute) alpha-band (7–13 Hz) stimulation to evaluate the emergence of short-term neurophysiological effects and gain insights into rapid activation mechanisms
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