학술논문

The inner tube effect
Document Type
article
Source
i-Perception, Vol 15 (2024)
Subject
Psychology
BF1-990
Language
English
ISSN
2041-6695
20416695
Abstract
We describe a novel size illusion in which targets appear to either shrink or grow when enclosed within a narrow tube. The direction of size change is determined by the contrast step between display elements. We first noticed this effect in the context of the dynamic “rocking line” illusion (RLI), but it can also be easily seen in completely static displays. As with the RLI, the overall scale of the display seems to play an important role. We provide an online, interactive demo, enabling the reader to explore the relevant parameter space.