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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| author | P. Singh M. A. Jalil P. Yupapin J. Ali M. A. Palomino M. Toledo-Solano K. Misaghian J. Faubert K. Ray A. Bandyopadhyay J. E. Lugo |
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| description | 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 its reflective properties. We adopted a multilayer interference model to investigate light propagation throughout the Passeriformes plume. As a result, we obtained all necessary simulated results, such as resonance band, efficiency, and electromagnetic radiation patterns of the Passeriformes plume, and they were verified with the experimental results reported in the literature study regarding light reflectivity through its internal geometry. Interestingly, we discovered that the interior structure of the Passeriformes plume functions similarly to a UV reflector antenna. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-74f3323496754e34a54e7e4b4d57f9912023-11-24T17:11:09ZengMDPI AGOptics2673-32692022-12-013446247210.3390/opt3040039Topological and Optical Properties of Passeriformes’ Feathers: Biological UV Reflector AntennaP. Singh0M. A. Jalil1P. Yupapin2J. Ali3M. A. Palomino4M. Toledo-Solano5K. Misaghian6J. Faubert7K. Ray8A. Bandyopadhyay9J. E. Lugo10Advanced Key Technologies Division, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba 305-0047, JapanDepartment of Physics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, MalaysiaDepartment of Electrical Technology, School of Industrial Technology, Sakonnakhon Technical College, Institute of Vocational Education Northeastern 2, Sakon Nakhon 47000, ThailandAsia Metropolitan University, 6, Jalan Lembah, Bandar Baru Seri Alam, Johor Bahru 81750, MalaysiaFacultad de Ciencias Físico-Matematicas, Ciudad Universitaria, Puebla 72570, MexicoFacultad de Ciencias Físico-Matematicas, CONACYT-Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla, Puebla 72570, MexicoFaubert Lab, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3T 1P1, CanadaFaubert Lab, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3T 1P1, CanadaFacultad de Ciencias Físico-Matematicas, Ciudad Universitaria, Puebla 72570, MexicoAdvanced Key Technologies Division, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba 305-0047, JapanFacultad de Ciencias Físico-Matematicas, Ciudad Universitaria, Puebla 72570, MexicoThis 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 its reflective properties. We adopted a multilayer interference model to investigate light propagation throughout the Passeriformes plume. As a result, we obtained all necessary simulated results, such as resonance band, efficiency, and electromagnetic radiation patterns of the Passeriformes plume, and they were verified with the experimental results reported in the literature study regarding light reflectivity through its internal geometry. Interestingly, we discovered that the interior structure of the Passeriformes plume functions similarly to a UV reflector antenna.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-3269/3/4/39Passeriformesmultilayer interference modelUV reflector antennaresonance frequency |
| spellingShingle | P. Singh M. A. Jalil P. Yupapin J. Ali M. A. Palomino M. Toledo-Solano K. Misaghian J. Faubert K. Ray A. Bandyopadhyay J. E. Lugo Topological and Optical Properties of Passeriformes’ Feathers: Biological UV Reflector Antenna Optics Passeriformes multilayer interference model UV reflector antenna resonance frequency |
| title | Topological and Optical Properties of Passeriformes’ Feathers: Biological UV Reflector Antenna |
| title_full | Topological and Optical Properties of Passeriformes’ Feathers: Biological UV Reflector Antenna |
| title_fullStr | Topological and Optical Properties of Passeriformes’ Feathers: Biological UV Reflector Antenna |
| title_full_unstemmed | Topological and Optical Properties of Passeriformes’ Feathers: Biological UV Reflector Antenna |
| title_short | Topological and Optical Properties of Passeriformes’ Feathers: Biological UV Reflector Antenna |
| title_sort | topological and optical properties of passeriformes feathers biological uv reflector antenna |
| topic | Passeriformes multilayer interference model UV reflector antenna resonance frequency |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-3269/3/4/39 |
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