Title :
A study on the gradient refraction index effect of the firefly´s ommatidium
Author :
Lee, Kuei-Jen ; Ko, Cheng-Hao ; Li, Bin
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Commun. Eng., Oriental Inst. of Technol., Ban-Ciao, Taiwan
fDate :
Oct. 30 2008-Nov. 2 2008
Abstract :
We found the configuration of the 190 parabolic layers of the firefly´s ommatidium are composed of alternate structures with only two periodic refractive indices. The GRIN waveguide is also revealed by the proposed configuration.
Keywords :
gradient index optics; optical waveguides; refractive index; GRIN waveguide; firefly´s parabolic ommatidium layers; gradient refraction index effect; periodic refractive indices; Crystallization; Optical beams; Optical design; Optical films; Optical refraction; Optical sensors; Optical surface waves; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Refractive index;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication & Optoelectronic Exposition & Conference, 2008. AOE 2008. Asia
Conference_Location :
Shanghai
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-863-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-863-6
