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	== Mechanism ==		== Mechanism ==
			{{further\|Tri core#Mechanism, Dual core#Mechanism}}
	The second and third core sleeps are likely to resemble the two cores on [[Dual core]] schedules, with the first one containing mainly [[SWS]] and the second core containing mostly [[REM]]. The first core is likely to be mixed, similar to the day core in [[Siesta]] or [[Triphasic]]. The daytime naps help boost alertness levels during the day, and may provide a minor amount of REM sleep along with light sleep.		The second and third core sleeps are likely to resemble the two cores on [[Dual core]] schedules, with the first one containing mainly [[SWS]] and the second core containing mostly [[REM]]. The first core is likely to be mixed, similar to the day core in [[Siesta]] or [[Triphasic]]. The daytime naps help boost alertness levels during the day, and may provide a minor amount of REM sleep along with light sleep.

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	{{TNT\|TC2}} TC2 is a [[schedule]] in the [[Tri core\|Tri-core]] line<ref name="lich" />, which consists of three [[cores]] and two [[naps]].		{{TNT\|TC2}}
			'''Tri core 2''', or '''TC2''', is a [[schedule]] in the [[Tri core\|Tri-core]] line<ref name="lich" />, which consists of three [[cores]] and two [[naps]].

	== Origin==		== Origin==
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	== Lifestyle considerations ==		== Lifestyle considerations ==
	~~And with the clunky scheduling of 3~~ core sleeps ~~and a somewhat high total sleep for a schedule with 5 sleep blocks per day~~, ~~TC2 is vastly outclassed by other more comfortable schedules such as [[E2]] (same total sleep)~~, ~~[[E3\|E3-extended]] (easier adaptation)~~, ~~[[DC1]], [[DC2]], and its own Tri Core counterparts. Thus~~, this schedule only ~~benefits very flexible jobs (e.g, work at home~~, self-employed~~) and work-~~at~~-your-pace lifestyle. Other than this~~, ~~TC2~~ is ~~not considered a long-term viable~~ schedule~~, even though~~ it ~~is potentially more flexible than Triphasic and TC1~~, ~~thanks~~ to the ~~extra nap to further keep homeostatic pressure balanced~~.		{{see\|TC1#Lifestyle considerations}}
			The three core sleeps, especially the late afternoon one, can be difficult to schedule for many people. This, along with the two daytime naps, makes this schedule likely only feasible for those with near full control of their own time, such as self-employed workers. Compared to TC1, it has larger gaps at night, which would allow a wider range of activities as there is no need to be constantly preparing for sleep. The inventor of the schedule noted that it eventually became possible to only take one of the two naps on the schedule, with the ability to choose between the two possible locations. This may enhance the feasibility of this schedule for those with regular jobs.

	== Variants==		== Variants==
	~~Aside from~~ this ~~standard variant~~, ~~'''no other variants''' of TC2 have proved to work thus far. Extending any of~~ the core ~~sleeps by 90 m proves to be more of a nuisance~~ to schedule ~~5 sleeps~~, ~~and it is highly ill-advised to attempt~~ any ~~extended versions~~. ~~Because TC2 looks very redundant~~, ~~it is a better approach~~ to ~~attempt any of~~ the ~~more convenient schedules as mentioned above~~.		An exteneded variant has been proposed for this scheduule, extending the night core to 3 hours. However, as this schedule is very unpopular, there has been no documented success for any alternative variants. Extending the sleep may also cause significant issues with falling asleep five times a day, similar to the difficulty with [[QC0#Difficulty\|QC0]].

	== References ==		== References ==
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	~~The third~~ [[~~Template:Polyphasic Sleep Schedules\|~~schedule]] in the [[Tri core\|Tri-core]] line<ref name="lich" />, which consists of three [[cores]] and two [[naps]].~~{{TNT\|TC2}}~~		{{TNT\|TC2}} TC2 is a [[schedule]] in the [[Tri core\|Tri-core]] line<ref name="lich" />, which consists of three [[cores]] and two [[naps]].

	== Origin==		== Origin==
	~~Tri Core 2~~, or TC2, is ~~also one of the newer Tri Core prototypes. Made by~~ [[~~LichterLoh~~]] ~~from the~~ [[~~Discord community~~]], TC2 is ~~largely different from its predecessors~~ [[Triphasic]] and [[TC1]].		TC2 is created by [[Polyphasic Subreddit\|Reddit]] user [[LichTerLoh]], detailed in a 2017 reddit [https://www.reddit.com/r/polyphasic/comments/6r20tv/i_got_asked_about_tricore_my_idea_and_how_it_works/ post]. TC2 is proposed as a way to [[gradual adaptation\|gradually adapt]] to [[DC3]], though there has not been many attempts at either the schedule itself or the transition.

			== Scheduling ==
			The idea behind TC2 is a compromise between distributing three cores throughout the day as in [[Triphasic]], and cramming all of them in the night as seen in [[TC1]]. Cores are placed in the late afternoon, late evening, and early morning, with two naps inserted in the day to maintain the alertness. The scheduling of the 3 cores resembles that of the 3 naps on [[Dymaxion]].

	== Mechanism ==		== Mechanism ==
	The ~~idea behind TC2 is not to cram all three~~ core sleeps into the night like on TC1, or having all cores somewhat equidistant like on Triphasic. Since the sleep frequency of TC2 is the highest among the Tri Core family, which overall has a very low number of naps needed, all sleeps, including the cores~~, are spread out, with 2 cores being focused at night (and potentially take~~ on ~~the feature of~~ [[Dual core~~\|Dual Core sleep~~]], ~~where~~ the ~~midnight core favors~~ [[~~wikipedia:Slow-wave_sleep\|~~SWS]]~~, while~~ the core ~~around sunrise hours favors~~ [[~~wikipedia:Rapid_eye_movement_sleep\|~~REM]] ~~sleep)~~. The ~~third~~ core, ~~located at late afternoon hours~~, ~~coincides with the timing after usual hours of school~~ and ~~work as~~ a ~~way to give a long recovery after a long day~~.		The second and third core sleeps are likely to resemble the two cores on [[Dual core]] schedules, with the first one containing mainly [[SWS]] and the second core containing mostly [[REM]]. The first core is likely to be mixed, similar to the day core in [[Siesta]] or [[Triphasic]]. The daytime naps help boost alertness levels during the day, and may provide a minor amount of REM sleep along with light sleep.

	The daytime naps serve to provide a high frequency of sleep and bolster alertness levels. Because of the high frequency of sleeps, staying awake between each sleep on TC2 may not be as difficult as on Triphasic and TC1. Most notably, compared to the original Triphasic sleep, '''TC1 and TC2 give more total sleep''', which only happens in the Tri Core schedule group. This is because the 90 m cores are already at the lowest number of sleep cycles, and the total sleep increases because of the addition of nap(s).

	~~Because of a generally bigger wake gap between the cores~~, ~~it may be easier~~ to ~~fall asleep in the 2 cores around [[graveyard hours]] (~midnight to 8 AM)~~, ~~which can lower the chance of [[Oversleep syndrome\|oversleeping]]~~ with ~~subsequent naps and another core in the late afternoon. This late afternoon core likely behaves the same as the daytime core on Triphasic, giving mixed SWS and REM~~.		== Adaptation ==
			So far, there are very few adaptations to TC2 because of its inconvenient scheduling, with multiple sleep blocks intruding normal social hours that require wake time.

	~~== Adaptation ==~~		Because of a generally bigger wake gap between the cores, it may be easier to fall asleep in the cores, which can make the adaptation subjectively easier, and lower the chance of [[oversleeping]] in subsequent sleeps.
	~~So far~~, ~~there are very few adaptations~~ to ~~TC2 because~~ of ~~its massively inconvenient scheduling, with multiple sleep blocks intruding normal social hours that require wake time~~.

	== Difficulty==		== Difficulty==
	~~Up to date, there is~~ very ~~limited success~~ with TC2, because of intrusive scheduling requirements, which leads to few actual adaptation attempts and therefore few data points to base the difficulty rating on.		There has been so far very few attempts and successes with TC2, because of intrusive scheduling requirements, which leads to few actual adaptation attempts and therefore few data points to base the difficulty rating on.

	Based on the short duration of all cores, ~~requiring a high level~~ of ~~repartitioning~~, the ~~total high number of~~ sleeps~~(increasing probability of~~ oversleeping ~~on any of them) and the necessity to spend most of the graveyard hours in DP, as well a moderate TST of 5,10 hours~~, TC2 ~~should be rated moderate to hard~~.		Based on the short duration of all cores, which requires the splitting of SWS, and the 5 sleeps per day providing many opportunities for oversleeping, TC2 is likely significantly harder than schedules with similar totals like [[DC1]] and [[E2]].

	== Lifestyle considerations ==		== Lifestyle considerations ==

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	The third [[Template:Polyphasic Sleep Schedules\|schedule]] in the [[Tri core\|Tri-core]] line<ref name="~~polynet~~" />, which consists of three [[cores]] and two [[naps]].{{TNT\|TC2}}		The third [[Template:Polyphasic Sleep Schedules\|schedule]] in the [[Tri core\|Tri-core]] line<ref name="lich" />, which consists of three [[cores]] and two [[naps]].{{TNT\|TC2}}

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	== References ==		== References ==
	{{reflist\|refs=		{{reflist\|refs=
	<ref name="~~polynet~~">{{cite web \|url=https://~~web~~.~~archive~~.~~org~~/~~web~~/~~20201124143421~~/~~https:~~//~~www.polyphasic.net/schedules/tri-core~~/ \|title=~~Tri Core Sleep Schedule~~ \|website=~~polyphasic.net~~ \|access-date=2020-11-20}}</ref>		<ref name="lich">{{cite web\| url=https://www.reddit.com/r/polyphasic/comments/6r20tv/i_got_asked_about_tricore_my_idea_and_how_it_works/ \|title=I got asked about Tricore, my idea and how it works \|last=LichTerLohe \|website=Reddit\| access-date=2020-11-19}}</ref>
	}}		}}

	[[Category:Schedules]]		[[Category:Schedules]]
	{{TNT\|Polyphasic Sleep Schedules}}		{{TNT\|Polyphasic Sleep Schedules}}

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	== References ==		== References ==
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	<ref name="polynet">{{cite web \|url=https://www.polyphasic.net/schedules/tri-core/ \|title=Tri Core Sleep Schedule \|website=polyphasic.net \|access-date=2020-11-20}}</ref>		<ref name="polynet">{{cite web \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124143421/https://www.polyphasic.net/schedules/tri-core/ \|title=Tri Core Sleep Schedule \|website=polyphasic.net \|access-date=2020-11-20}}</ref>
	}}		}}

	[[Category:Schedules]]		[[Category:Schedules]]
	{{TNT\|Polyphasic Sleep Schedules}}		{{TNT\|Polyphasic Sleep Schedules}}

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	The third [[Template:Polyphasic Sleep Schedules\|schedule]] in the [[Tri core\|Tri-core]] line<ref~~>[https:~~/~~/www.polyphasic.net/schedules/tri-core/ polyphasic.net]. Retrieved 20-11-2020.</ref~~>, which consists of three [[cores]] and two [[naps]].{{TNT\|TC2}}		The third [[Template:Polyphasic Sleep Schedules\|schedule]] in the [[Tri core\|Tri-core]] line<ref name="polynet" />, which consists of three [[cores]] and two [[naps]].{{TNT\|TC2}}

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	== References ==		== References ==
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			<ref name="polynet">{{cite web \|url=https://www.polyphasic.net/schedules/tri-core/ \|title=Tri Core Sleep Schedule \|website=polyphasic.net \|access-date=2020-11-20}}</ref>
			}}

	[[Category:Schedules]]		[[Category:Schedules]]
	{{TNT\|Polyphasic Sleep Schedules}}		{{TNT\|Polyphasic Sleep Schedules}}

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	== Mechanism ==		== Mechanism ==
	The idea behind TC2 is not to cram all three core sleeps into the night like on TC1, or having all cores somewhat equidistant like on Triphasic. Since the sleep frequency of TC2 is the highest among the Tri Core family, which overall has a very low number of naps needed, all sleeps, including the cores, are spread out, with 2 cores being focused at night (and potentially take on the feature of [[Dual core\|Dual Core sleep]], where the midnight core favors [[SWS]], while the core around sunrise hours favors [[REM]] sleep). The third core, located at late afternoon hours, coincides with the timing after usual hours of school and work as a way to give a long recovery after a long day.		The idea behind TC2 is not to cram all three core sleeps into the night like on TC1, or having all cores somewhat equidistant like on Triphasic. Since the sleep frequency of TC2 is the highest among the Tri Core family, which overall has a very low number of naps needed, all sleeps, including the cores, are spread out, with 2 cores being focused at night (and potentially take on the feature of [[Dual core\|Dual Core sleep]], where the midnight core favors [[wikipedia:Slow-wave_sleep\|SWS]], while the core around sunrise hours favors [[wikipedia:Rapid_eye_movement_sleep\|REM]] sleep). The third core, located at late afternoon hours, coincides with the timing after usual hours of school and work as a way to give a long recovery after a long day.

	The daytime naps serve to provide a high frequency of sleep and bolster alertness levels. Because of the high frequency of sleeps, staying awake between each sleep on TC2 may not be as difficult as on Triphasic and TC1. Most notably, compared to the original Triphasic sleep, '''TC1 and TC2 give more total sleep''', which only happens in the Tri Core schedule group. This is because the 90 m cores are already at the lowest number of sleep cycles, and the total sleep increases because of the addition of nap(s).		The daytime naps serve to provide a high frequency of sleep and bolster alertness levels. Because of the high frequency of sleeps, staying awake between each sleep on TC2 may not be as difficult as on Triphasic and TC1. Most notably, compared to the original Triphasic sleep, '''TC1 and TC2 give more total sleep''', which only happens in the Tri Core schedule group. This is because the 90 m cores are already at the lowest number of sleep cycles, and the total sleep increases because of the addition of nap(s).

	Because of a generally bigger wake gap between the cores, it may be easier to fall asleep in the 2 cores around [[graveyard hours]] (~midnight to 8 AM), which can lower the chance of [[oversleeping]] with subsequent naps and another core in the late afternoon. This late afternoon core likely behaves the same as the daytime core on Triphasic, giving mixed SWS and REM.		Because of a generally bigger wake gap between the cores, it may be easier to fall asleep in the 2 cores around [[graveyard hours]] (~midnight to 8 AM), which can lower the chance of [[Oversleep syndrome\|oversleeping]] with subsequent naps and another core in the late afternoon. This late afternoon core likely behaves the same as the daytime core on Triphasic, giving mixed SWS and REM.

	== Adaptation ==		== Adaptation ==
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	== Variants==		== Variants==
	Aside from this standard variant, '''no other variants''' of TC2 have proved to work thus far.		Aside from this standard variant, '''no other variants''' of TC2 have proved to work thus far. Extending any of the core sleeps by 90 m proves to be more of a nuisance to schedule 5 sleeps, and it is highly ill-advised to attempt any extended versions. Because TC2 looks very redundant, it is a better approach to attempt any of the more convenient schedules as mentioned above.
	Extending any of the core sleeps by 90 m proves to be more of a nuisance to schedule 5 sleeps, and it is highly ill-advised to attempt any extended versions. Because TC2 looks very redundant, it is a better approach to attempt any of the more convenient schedules as mentioned above.

			== References ==
			<references />
	[[Category:Schedules]]		[[Category:Schedules]]
	{{TNT\|Polyphasic Sleep Schedules}}		{{TNT\|Polyphasic Sleep Schedules}}

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	== Difficulty==		== Difficulty==
	Up to date, there is very limited success with TC2, because of intrusive scheduling requirements, which leads to few actual adaptation attempts and therefore few data points to base the difficulty rating on.		Up to date, there is very limited success with TC2, because of intrusive scheduling requirements, which leads to few actual adaptation attempts and therefore few data points to base the difficulty rating on.

			Based on the short duration of all cores, requiring a high level of repartitioning, the total high number of sleeps(increasing probability of oversleeping on any of them) and the necessity to spend most of the graveyard hours in DP, as well a moderate TST of 5,10 hours, TC2 should be rated moderate to hard.

	== Lifestyle considerations ==		== Lifestyle considerations ==

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	The third [[Template:Polyphasic Sleep Schedules\|schedule]] in the [[Tri core\|Tri-core]] line<ref>[https://www.polyphasic.net/schedules/tri-core/ polyphasic.net]. Retrieved 20-11-2020.</ref>, which consists of three [[cores]] and two [[naps]].{{TNT\|TC2}}		The third [[Template:Polyphasic Sleep Schedules\|schedule]] in the [[Tri core\|Tri-core]] line<ref>[https://www.polyphasic.net/schedules/tri-core/ polyphasic.net]. Retrieved 20-11-2020.</ref>, which consists of three [[cores]] and two [[naps]].{{TNT\|TC2}}

			== Origin==
			Tri Core 2, or TC2, is also one of the newer Tri Core prototypes. Made by [[LichterLoh]] from the [[Discord community]], TC2 is largely different from its predecessors [[Triphasic]] and [[TC1]].

	== Mechanism ==		== Mechanism ==
	~~Tri Core 2, or TC2, is also one of the newer Tri Core prototypes. Made by [[LichterLoh]] from the [[Discord community]], TC2 is largely different from its predecessors [[Triphasic]] and [[TC1]].~~ The idea behind TC2 is not to cram all three core sleeps into the night like on TC1, or having all cores somewhat equidistant like on Triphasic. Since the sleep frequency of TC2 is the highest among the Tri Core family, which overall has a very low number of naps needed, all sleeps, including the cores, are spread out, with 2 cores being focused at night (and potentially take on the feature of [[Dual core\|Dual Core sleep]], where the midnight core favors [[SWS]], while the core around sunrise hours favors [[REM]] sleep). The third core, located at late afternoon hours, coincides with the timing after usual hours of school and work as a way to give a long recovery after a long day. ~~Aside from this standard variant, '''no other variants''' of TC2 have proved to work thus far.~~		The idea behind TC2 is not to cram all three core sleeps into the night like on TC1, or having all cores somewhat equidistant like on Triphasic. Since the sleep frequency of TC2 is the highest among the Tri Core family, which overall has a very low number of naps needed, all sleeps, including the cores, are spread out, with 2 cores being focused at night (and potentially take on the feature of [[Dual core\|Dual Core sleep]], where the midnight core favors [[SWS]], while the core around sunrise hours favors [[REM]] sleep). The third core, located at late afternoon hours, coincides with the timing after usual hours of school and work as a way to give a long recovery after a long day.

	The daytime naps serve to provide a high frequency of sleep and bolster alertness levels. Because of the high frequency of sleeps, staying awake between each sleep on TC2 may not be as difficult as on Triphasic and TC1. Most notably, compared to the original Triphasic sleep, '''TC1 and TC2 give more total sleep''', which only happens in the Tri Core schedule group. This is because the 90 m cores are already at the lowest number of sleep cycles, and the total sleep increases because of the addition of nap(s).		The daytime naps serve to provide a high frequency of sleep and bolster alertness levels. Because of the high frequency of sleeps, staying awake between each sleep on TC2 may not be as difficult as on Triphasic and TC1. Most notably, compared to the original Triphasic sleep, '''TC1 and TC2 give more total sleep''', which only happens in the Tri Core schedule group. This is because the 90 m cores are already at the lowest number of sleep cycles, and the total sleep increases because of the addition of nap(s).

	Because of a generally bigger wake gap between the cores, it may be easier to fall asleep in the 2 cores around [[graveyard hours]] (~midnight to 8 AM), which can lower the chance of [[oversleeping]] with subsequent naps and another core in the late afternoon. This late afternoon core likely behaves the same as the daytime core on Triphasic, giving mixed SWS and REM. ~~However~~, up to date, there is very limited success with TC2, because of ~~its~~ scheduling.		Because of a generally bigger wake gap between the cores, it may be easier to fall asleep in the 2 cores around [[graveyard hours]] (~midnight to 8 AM), which can lower the chance of [[oversleeping]] with subsequent naps and another core in the late afternoon. This late afternoon core likely behaves the same as the daytime core on Triphasic, giving mixed SWS and REM.

			== Adaptation ==
			So far, there are very few adaptations to TC2 because of its massively inconvenient scheduling, with multiple sleep blocks intruding normal social hours that require wake time.

			== Difficulty==
			Up to date, there is very limited success with TC2, because of intrusive scheduling requirements, which leads to few actual adaptation attempts and therefore few data points to base the difficulty rating on.

	== Lifestyle considerations ==		== Lifestyle considerations ==
	~~So far, there are very few adaptations to TC2 because of its massively inconvenient scheduling, with multiple sleep blocks intruding normal social hours that require wake time.~~ And with the clunky scheduling of 3 core sleeps and a somewhat high total sleep for a schedule with 5 sleep blocks per day, TC2 is vastly outclassed by other more comfortable schedules such as [[E2]] (same total sleep), [[E3\|E3-extended]] (easier adaptation), [[DC1]], [[DC2]], and its own Tri Core counterparts. Thus, this schedule only benefits very flexible jobs (e.g, work at home, self-employed) and work-at-your-pace lifestyle. Other than this, TC2 is not considered a long-term viable schedule, even though it is potentially more flexible than Triphasic and TC1, thanks to the extra nap to further keep homeostatic pressure balanced.		And with the clunky scheduling of 3 core sleeps and a somewhat high total sleep for a schedule with 5 sleep blocks per day, TC2 is vastly outclassed by other more comfortable schedules such as [[E2]] (same total sleep), [[E3\|E3-extended]] (easier adaptation), [[DC1]], [[DC2]], and its own Tri Core counterparts. Thus, this schedule only benefits very flexible jobs (e.g, work at home, self-employed) and work-at-your-pace lifestyle. Other than this, TC2 is not considered a long-term viable schedule, even though it is potentially more flexible than Triphasic and TC1, thanks to the extra nap to further keep homeostatic pressure balanced.

			== Variants==
			Aside from this standard variant, '''no other variants''' of TC2 have proved to work thus far.
	Extending any of the core sleeps by 90 m proves to be more of a nuisance to schedule 5 sleeps, and it is highly ill-advised to attempt any extended versions. Because TC2 looks very redundant, it is a better approach to attempt any of the more convenient schedules as mentioned above.		Extending any of the core sleeps by 90 m proves to be more of a nuisance to schedule 5 sleeps, and it is highly ill-advised to attempt any extended versions. Because TC2 looks very redundant, it is a better approach to attempt any of the more convenient schedules as mentioned above.

	[[Category:Schedules]]		[[Category:Schedules]]
	{{TNT\|Polyphasic Sleep Schedules}}		{{TNT\|Polyphasic Sleep Schedules}}

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	== Mechanism ==		== Mechanism ==
	Tri Core 2, or TC2, is also one of the newer Tri Core prototypes. Made by LichterLoh from the Discord community, TC2 is largely different from its predecessors Triphasic and TC1. The idea behind TC2 is not to cram all three core sleeps into the night like on TC1, or having all cores somewhat equidistant like on Triphasic. Since the sleep frequency of TC2 is the highest among the Tri Core family, which overall has a very low number of naps needed, all sleeps, including the cores, are spread out, with 2 cores being focused at night (and potentially take on the feature of Dual Core sleep, where the midnight core favors SWS, while the core around sunrise hours favors REM sleep). The third core, located at late afternoon hours, coincides with the timing after usual hours of school and work as a way to give a long recovery after a long day. Aside from this standard variant, '''no other variants''' of TC2 have proved to work thus far.		Tri Core 2, or TC2, is also one of the newer Tri Core prototypes. Made by [[LichterLoh]] from the [[Discord community]], TC2 is largely different from its predecessors [[Triphasic]] and [[TC1]]. The idea behind TC2 is not to cram all three core sleeps into the night like on TC1, or having all cores somewhat equidistant like on Triphasic. Since the sleep frequency of TC2 is the highest among the Tri Core family, which overall has a very low number of naps needed, all sleeps, including the cores, are spread out, with 2 cores being focused at night (and potentially take on the feature of [[Dual core\|Dual Core sleep]], where the midnight core favors [[SWS]], while the core around sunrise hours favors [[REM]] sleep). The third core, located at late afternoon hours, coincides with the timing after usual hours of school and work as a way to give a long recovery after a long day. Aside from this standard variant, '''no other variants''' of TC2 have proved to work thus far.

	The daytime naps serve to provide a high frequency of sleep and bolster alertness levels. Because of the high frequency of sleeps, staying awake between each sleep on TC2 may not be as difficult as on Triphasic and TC1. Most notably, compared to the original Triphasic sleep, '''TC1 and TC2 give more total sleep''', which only happens in the Tri Core schedule group. This is because the ~~90m~~ cores are already at the lowest number of sleep cycles, and the total sleep increases because of the addition of nap(s).		The daytime naps serve to provide a high frequency of sleep and bolster alertness levels. Because of the high frequency of sleeps, staying awake between each sleep on TC2 may not be as difficult as on Triphasic and TC1. Most notably, compared to the original Triphasic sleep, '''TC1 and TC2 give more total sleep''', which only happens in the Tri Core schedule group. This is because the 90 m cores are already at the lowest number of sleep cycles, and the total sleep increases because of the addition of nap(s).

	Because of a generally bigger wake gap between the cores, it may be easier to fall asleep in the 2 cores around graveyard hours (~midnight to 8 AM), which can lower the chance of oversleeping with subsequent naps and another core in the late afternoon. This late afternoon core likely behaves the same as the daytime core on Triphasic, giving mixed SWS and REM. However, up to date, there is very limited success with TC2, because of its scheduling.		Because of a generally bigger wake gap between the cores, it may be easier to fall asleep in the 2 cores around [[graveyard hours]] (~midnight to 8 AM), which can lower the chance of [[oversleeping]] with subsequent naps and another core in the late afternoon. This late afternoon core likely behaves the same as the daytime core on Triphasic, giving mixed SWS and REM. However, up to date, there is very limited success with TC2, because of its scheduling.

	== Lifestyle considerations ==		== Lifestyle considerations ==
	So far, there are very few adaptations to TC2 because of its massively inconvenient scheduling, with multiple sleep blocks intruding normal social hours that require wake time. And with the clunky scheduling of 3 core sleeps and a somewhat high total sleep for a schedule with 5 sleep blocks per day, TC2 is vastly outclassed by other more comfortable schedules such as E2 (same total sleep), E3-extended (easier adaptation), DC1, DC2, and its own Tri Core counterparts. Thus, this schedule only benefits very flexible jobs (e.g, work at home, self-employed) and work-at-your-pace lifestyle. Other than this, TC2 is not considered a long-term viable schedule, even though it is potentially more flexible than Triphasic and TC1, thanks to the extra nap to further keep homeostatic pressure balanced.		So far, there are very few adaptations to TC2 because of its massively inconvenient scheduling, with multiple sleep blocks intruding normal social hours that require wake time. And with the clunky scheduling of 3 core sleeps and a somewhat high total sleep for a schedule with 5 sleep blocks per day, TC2 is vastly outclassed by other more comfortable schedules such as [[E2]] (same total sleep), [[E3\|E3-extended]] (easier adaptation), [[DC1]], [[DC2]], and its own Tri Core counterparts. Thus, this schedule only benefits very flexible jobs (e.g, work at home, self-employed) and work-at-your-pace lifestyle. Other than this, TC2 is not considered a long-term viable schedule, even though it is potentially more flexible than Triphasic and TC1, thanks to the extra nap to further keep homeostatic pressure balanced.

	Extending any of the core sleeps by ~~90m~~ proves to be more of a nuisance to schedule 5 sleeps, and it is highly ill-advised to attempt any extended versions. Because TC2 looks very redundant, it is a better approach to attempt any of the more convenient schedules as mentioned above.		Extending any of the core sleeps by 90 m proves to be more of a nuisance to schedule 5 sleeps, and it is highly ill-advised to attempt any extended versions. Because TC2 looks very redundant, it is a better approach to attempt any of the more convenient schedules as mentioned above.

	[[Category:Schedules]]		[[Category:Schedules]]
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