Diffraction from relief gratings on a biomimetic elastomer cast
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-2010
Abstract
Biomimetic optical elements combine the optimized designs of nature with the versatility of materials engineering. We employ a beetle carapace as the template for fabricating relief gratings on an elastomer substrate. Biological surface features are successfully replicated by a direct casting procedure. Far-field diffraction effects are discussed in terms of the Fraunhofer approximation in Fourier space.
Recommended Citation
Guerrero, Raphael A. and Aranas, Erika B., (2010). Diffraction from relief gratings on a biomimetic elastomer cast. Archīum.ATENEO.
https://archium.ateneo.edu/physics-faculty-pubs/56