Delta Wave

A delta wave is a high amplitude brain wave with a frequency of oscillation between 0–4 hertz. Delta waves, like other brain waves, are recorded with an electroencephalogram (EEG) and are usually associated with the deepest stages of sleep (3 and 4 NREM), also known as slow-wave sleep (SWS), and aid in characterizing the depth of sleep.

Read more about Delta Wave:  Background and History, Classification and Features, Development, Disruptions and Disorders, Consciousness and Dreaming, Pharmacology, Effects of Diet

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