Optical Biomimetics

Materials and Applications

AvMaryanne Large

Inbunden, Engelska, 2012

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Beskrivning

Optical biomimetics, the study of natural systems to inspire novel solutions to problems in optical technologies, has attracted growing interest. Optical biomimetics reviews key research in this area, focusing on the techniques and approaches used to characterise and mimic naturally occurring optical effects.Beginning with an overview of natural photonic structures, Optical biomimetics goes on to discuss optical applications of biomolecules, such as retinylidene and bacteriorhodopsin, polarisation effects in natural photonic structures and their applications, and biomimetic nanostructures for anti-reflection (AR) devices. Control of iridescence in natural photonic structures is explored through the case of butterfly scales, alongside a consideration of nanostructure fabrication using natural synthesis. The investigation into silk optical materials is followed by a final discussion of the control of florescence in natural photonic structures.With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, Optical biomimetics is a valuable guide for scientists and engineers in both academia and industry who are already studying biomimetics, and a fascinating introduction for those who wish to move into this interesting new field.

Reviews key research in optical biomimetics, focusing on the techniques and approaches used to characterise and mimic naturally-occurring optical effects
Discusses optical applications of biomolecules, such as retinylidene and bacteriorhodopsin
Explores the control of iridescence in natural photonic structures through the case of butterfly scales

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2012-09-24
Mått:156 x 234 x 20 mm
Vikt:570 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Woodhead Publishing Series in Electronic and Optical Materials
Antal sidor:256
Förlag:Elsevier Science
ISBN:9781845698027

Utforska kategorier

Övrig teknik och tillämpad vetenskap inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Mer om författaren

Dr Maryanne Large is a physicist with extensive experience in optics and optical materials. She has a particular interest in optical microstructures, and has studied them in butterflies, and used them in microstructured optical fibres. She is currently a research Manager at CiSRA (Canon Information Systems Research Australia) and a member of staff at the University of Sydney’s Institute of Photonics and Optical Sciences (IPOS).

Innehållsförteckning

Contributor contact detailsWoodhead Publishing Series in Electronic and Optical MaterialsintroductionChapter 1: Natural photonic structures: an overviewAbstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 Photonic structures found in nature1.3 Examples of optical biomimetic devices1.4 Biomimetic approaches to fabrication of optical devices1.5 Conclusion1.6 AcknowledgementsChapter 2: Optical applications of biomoleculesAbstract:2.1 Introduction: biomimetics and biotechnology2.2 Retinylidene proteins for optical devices2.3 Applications of bacteriorhodopsin2.4 Enhancing bacteriorhodopsin for device applications2.5 Conclusions and future trends2.6 AcknowledgementsChapter 3: Polarisation effects in natural photonic structures and their applicationsAbstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 Principles of polarisation3.3 Experimental techniques to study polarisation3.4 Polarisation structures in insects3.5 Bio-inspired applications: anti-counterfeiting patterns3.6 ConclusionChapter 4: Biomimetic nanostructures for anti-reflection (AR) devicesAbstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 Anti-reflection (AR)4.3 Gradient refractive index structures4.4 Biomimetic photonic and anti-reflecting nanostructures4.5 Future trends and conclusions4.6 Acknowledgements4.8 Appendix: glossary of termsChapter 5: Control of iridescence in natural photonic structures: the case of butterfly scalesAbstract:5.1 Introduction to structural colour5.2 Types of structural colour in butterflies5.3 Control of iridescence5.4 Perspectives on butterfly biomimeticsChapter 6: Fabrication of nanostructures using natural synthesis: optical materials using silkAbstract:6.1 Introduction6.2 Silk optics and photonics6.3 Silk electronics and optoelectronics6.4 ConclusionChapter 7: Fluorescence control in natural green fluorescent protein (GFP)-based photonic structures of reef coralsAbstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Green fluorescent protein (GFP) structure and diversity7.3 Photoactive fluorescent proteins (PAFPs)7.4 ConclusionIndex