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Valonvarjostusilluusit, also known as optical illusions, are visual phenomena that trick the human eye into perceiving something that is not actually there, or perceiving something that is there in a different way than it actually exists. These illusions can be categorized into several types, including geometric, physiological, and cognitive illusions.

Geometric illusions, such as the Müller-Lyer illusion, occur due to the way the brain interprets visual information. In the Müller-Lyer illusion, two parallel lines appear to be of different lengths due to the addition of arrows at the ends of the lines.

Physiological illusions, like the afterimage illusion, are caused by the physical properties of the eye and brain. After staring at a bright light, an afterimage of the opposite color can be seen. This occurs because the rods and cones in the eye are temporarily overstimulated, leading to a temporary change in perception.

Cognitive illusions, such as the Kanizsa triangle, rely on the brain's ability to fill in missing information. In the Kanizsa triangle, a triangle is perceived even though no lines are present to form it. The brain fills in the gaps based on the surrounding context.

Optical illusions have been studied extensively in psychology and neuroscience to understand the complex processes involved in visual perception. They serve as valuable tools for researchers to explore how the brain interprets and processes visual information.