Researchers led by James Fong at UC Berkeley have developed the Oz technique, allowing targeted stimulation of specific retinal cone cells, leading to the perception of a new color called Olo. Traditionally, M cones are activated alongside L and S cones, making certain color experiences impossible. However, this new method can stimulate thousands of M cones without affecting the other types, enabling subjects to experience Olo, a unique hue reminiscent of a highly saturated teal. This breakthrough opens new avenues in color perception research and understanding how we visualize colors.
This groundbreaking study demonstrates that it is possible to experience a color that previously could not be perceived, namely Olo, through selective stimulation of cone cells.
The Oz technique represents a significant advancement in visual science, allowing researchers to bypass the traditional constraints of color perception imposed by our cone cells.
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