| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1589424 | Micron | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Butterfly wing scales have photonic properties that are related to nonlinear optics. ⺠Form birefringence (BF) was investigated in the wings of two butterfly species. ⺠BF was found to be related to the constitutive structure of the wings' scales. ⺠Linear dichroism (LD) at the visible and IR light spectra was detected in the scales. ⺠BF and LD findings indicate that molecular order characterizes these wings' scales.
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Authors
Benedicto de Campos Vidal,