Feasibility study on an optical device operated through self-organizations of microtubules and kinesin motors

Inspired by melanophores, we envisioned an optical device which was switched between bright and dark states, reversibly. We proposed the working principle of the device which utilized self-organizations of microtubules and kinesin motors. By using a computer simulation, we investigated the feasibility of the envision device. The simulation showed that the working principle was feasible. The simulation also indicated physical properties governing the operation times.