Neural oscillations in the 8–12 Hz alpha band are thought to represent top–down inhibitory control and to influence temporal resolution: Individuals with faster peak frequencies segregate stimuli appearing closer in time. Recently, this theory has been challenged. Here, we investigate a special case in which alpha does not correlate with temporal resolution: when stimuli are presented amidst strong visual drive. Based on findings regarding alpha rhythmogenesis and wave spatial propagation, we suggest that stimulus-induced, bottom–up alpha oscillations play a role in temporal integration. We propose a theoretical model, informed by visual persistence, lateral inhibition, and network refractory periods, and simulate physiologically plausible scenarios of the interaction between bottom–up alpha and the temporal segregation. Our simulations reveal that different features of oscillations, including frequency, phase, and power, can influence temporal perception and provide a theoretically informed starting point for future empirical studies.

8-12 Hz α 频段的神经振荡被认为代表自上而下的抑制控制并影响时间分辨率：峰值频率较快的个体会隔离出现时间较近的刺激。最近，这一理论受到了挑战。在这里，我们研究了一种特殊情况，其中 alpha 与时间分辨率不相关：当刺激在强烈的视觉驱动下呈现时。基于有关 α 节律发生和波空间传播的发现，我们认为刺激引起的、自下而上的 α 振荡在时间整合中发挥作用。我们提出了一个理论模型，以视觉暂留、侧向抑制和网络不应期为基础，并模拟自下而上的阿尔法和时间隔离之间相互作用的生理上合理的场景。我们的模拟表明，振荡的不同特征，包括频率、相位和功率，可以影响时间感知，并为未来的实证研究提供理论上的起点。