Date of Award
2015
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Natural Sciences
First Advisor
Sendova, Mariana
Keywords
Photonic Crystals, Color Science, Technology, Biology
Area of Concentration
Natural Sciences
Abstract
Photonic crystals are periodic structures with the ability to direct the flow of light. In the realm of photonics, materials science has progressed exponentially over the past few decades, and shows no signs of slowing. This progress is due to increased interest in biomimicry, and the development of improved nano-machinery capable of fabricating biomimetic structures. This thesis first presents an overview of color mechanisms in nature and continues to an introduction of photonic crystals. Examples of natural photonic crystals are provided alongside the artificial products which they inspired. The steady rise of photonic crystal development in color science has profound implications for the scientific and commercial communities.
Recommended Citation
Tonnesen, Stephanie A., "COLORING IN NATURE’S LINES: AN EXPLORATION OF COLOR MECHANISMS AND COLOR-RELATED APPLICATIONS OF PHOTONIC CRYSTALS" (2015). Theses & ETDs. 5125.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/5125