Optical Biomimetics: Materials and Applications

. Ed(s): Large, Maryanne

ISBN 10: 1845698029 / ISBN 13: 9781845698027

Published by Woodhead Publishing, 2012

About this Item

Biomimetics is a key growth area in the physical sciences and engineering. Optical biomimetics will review the latest research in this area, focusing on the techniques and approaches used to characterise and mimic naturally occurring optical effects. Editor(s): Large, Maryanne. Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Electronic and Optical Materials. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TTB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 562. . 2012. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Optical Biomimetics: Materials and Applications
• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845698029
• ISBN 13: 9781845698027
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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

About the Author

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).