Bi-functional photonic structure in the Papilio nireus (Papilionidae): Modeling by scatteringmatrix optical simulations

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    Abstract

    Scales of the Papilio nireus combine fluorophores confined in a natural photonic structure. By means of numerical simulations based on the scattering-matrix formalism, we reveal the bi-functional optical role of this peculiar architecture. Two aspects are considered: the absorption of an incident light flux and the emission of another luminous flux. First, results highlight a light trapping effect and a light absorption increase in the ultraviolet, visible and near infrared ranges. Then, results highlight an enhanced fluorescence occurring in the spatial as well as in the frequency domain. This observation could be of great interest to design new optical devices.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)22001-22011
    Number of pages11
    JournalOptics Express
    Volume20
    Issue number20
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 24 Sept 2012

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