Topological and Optical Properties of Passeriformes’ Feathers: Biological UV Reflector Antenna
This manuscript explores the topological and optical properties of a Passeriformes bird feather. Inside the feather, the layers of keratin and melanin are responsible for light reflection, transmission, and absorption; notably, the miniature composition of melanosome barbules plays a crucial role in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-12-01
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| Series: | Optics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-3269/3/4/39 |