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Figure 1.13
Bio-inspired applications from biological photonic structures.
Furthermore, the combination of pigmentary and structural
colours can create interesting novel structures. Computational
modelling, based on solving Maxwell's equations for arbitrary
geometries and material compositions, allows gaining deeper
insight into the light-matter interactions and further allows the
simulation of the optical behaviour of (artificial) structures with
different material components. Thus, it will facilitate the design of
novel materials prior to the fabrication. The wide variety of examples
from nature thus will be a great source for beneficial innovations.
Acknowledgements
We thank Hein Leertouwer, Kristel Michielsen and Hans De Raedt
for on-going collaboration, advice and support. This study was
financially supported by the
Air Force Office of Scientific Research/
European Office of Aerospace Research and Development, AFOSR/
EOARD
(grant FA8655-08-1-3012, to DGS).
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