Learning outcomes

Photonics in nature: structural colouring and other optical effects in living organisms. Concepts of biomimicry and bioinspiration. Quantitative processing of colour perception.

Goals

Through a series of case studies published in the literature, discover the fundamental and practical importance of understanding the origin of various optical effects produced by natural photonic structures found in living organisms.

Content

Reminder of the physical mechanisms of colour production. Elements of colorimetry. Personal work: case study based on research published in the literature.

Assessment method

The examination consists of an oral presentation of the student's personal work.

Sources, references and any support material

M. Elias and J. Lafait, La couleur : Lumière, vision et matériaux (Belin, Paris, 2006). D. Malacara-Hernandez, Color Vision and Colorimetry: Theory and Applications (SPIE, New-York, 2002)

Language of instruction

Français