Peter Vukusic
School of Physics, University of Exeter, UK
Christopf Aegerter (left) with Peter Vukusic
Date
7 October 2009
Host
Christoph Aegerter
Talk title
All Things Bright and Beautiful: Light and Colour Manipulation in the Natural World
Abstract
Diverse designs of naturally evolved nano-scale periodicity are known to generate optical functionality in the living world. While such systems have evolved for biological purposes, they are increasingly offering inspiration and design protocols for applied photonic technologies. This lecture will present both an overview of the knowledge base of this emerging field of study, as well as several exciting recent discoveries that reflect nature’s optical expertise and design ingenuity.