Natural photonics and biomimicry [SPHYM111]
- 3 credits
- 22h+8h
- 1st quarter
Language of instruction: French / FrançaisTeacher: Deparis Olivier
Learning outcomes
Photonics in nature: structural colouring and other optical effects in living organisms. Concepts of biomimicry and bioinspiration. Quantitative processing of colour perception.
Objectives
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.
Teaching methods
Lectures and personal work.
Evaluations
The examination consists of an oral presentation of the student's personal work.
Recommended readings
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
French / FrançaisLocation for course
NAMUROrganizer
Faculté des sciencesRue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR
