Description
Book SynopsisHarness the Wonders of the Natural World
As our in-depth knowledge of biological systems increases, the number of devices and applications built from these principles is rapidly growing. Bioinspired Photonics: Optical Structures and Systems Inspired by Nature provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the captivating and diverse photonic systems seen in nature and explores how we take inspiration from them to create new photonic materials and devices.
See How Photonic Systems in Nature Work
The book presents important examples of how combining biological inspiration with state-of-the-art nanoscience is resulting in the emergence of a field focused on developing real improvements in materials and devices. The author walks readers through examples taken from nature, delves into their characterization and performance, and describes the unique features of their performance. She interweaves this material with discussions on fabric
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"… clearly well organized, well written, and insightful. It will be a wonderful source of inspiration of future bioinspired photonics."
—Luke P. Lee, Arnold and Barbara Silverman Distinguished Professor, University of California, Berkeley
"With examples drawn from adaptive color actuation, vision systems, functional biomaterials, sensors, and energy conversion, this book brilliantly delivers fascinating multidisciplinary applications of photonic materials, structures, devices, and systems inspired by Nature."
—R.A. Potyrailo, Principal Scientist, GE Global Research, Niskayuna, New York
"… a thorough and engaging tour of an important emerging field that melds biology, engineering, and physics. Greanya conveys the excitement of new discoveries both in how natural systems harness the power of light, and the applications that aim to mimic it."
—Stephanie E. Palmer, Department of Organismal Biology and Anatomy, University of Chicago
Table of ContentsIntroduction to Bioinspired Photonic Systems. Structural Color I: Low-Dimensional Structures. Structural Color II: Complex Structures. Dynamic, Adaptive Color. Vision Systems. Biomaterials for Photonics. Sensors. Energy from Light. The Future of Bioinspired Photonics: Challenges and Opportunities. Index.
