Biologically inspired optical materials and devices: Harnessing nature's light manipulation strategies for dynamic optical materials

Mathias Kolle*, Sara Nagelberg, Joseph Sandt, Cécile Chazot

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Abstract

Many concepts for the realization of photonic elements that are unique in their design, material composition and fabrication strategies can be identified by taking a careful look at nature's light manipulation strategies. By exploring design concepts found in biological photonic systems, versatile approaches for the creation of multifunctional, hierarchically structured, dynamic bio-inspired material systems can be identified. Here we present a choice of material systems and devices that employ bio-inspired photonic architectures, implemented in soft, and fluid materials, with tunable and stimuli-responsive behavior.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2017 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2017 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-2
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781943580279
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 25 2017
Event2017 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2017 - San Jose, United States
Duration: May 14 2017May 19 2017

Publication series

Name2017 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2017 - Proceedings
Volume2017-January

Other

Other2017 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose
Period5/14/175/19/17

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Instrumentation

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