Fabrication and characterization of three-dimensional biomimetic chiral composites

doi:10.1364/OE.19.010001

Optics Express

Editor: C. Martijn de Sterke
Vol. 19, Iss. 10 — May. 9, 2011
pp: 10001–10008

Fabrication and characterization of three-dimensional biomimetic chiral composites

Mark D. Turner »View Author Affiliations

Optics Express, Vol. 19, Issue 10, pp. 10001-10008 (2011)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OE.19.010001

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Here we show the fabrication and characterization of a novel class of biomimetic photonic chiral composites inspired by a recent finding in butterfly wing-scales. These three-dimensional networks have cubic symmetry, are fully interconnected, have robust mechanical strength and possess chirality which can be controlled through the composition of multiple chiral networks, providing an excellent platform for developing novel chiral materials. Using direct laser writing we have fabricated different types of chiral composites that can be engineered to form novel photonic devices. We experimentally show strong circular dichroism and compare with numerical simulations to illustrate the high quality of these three-dimensional photonic structures.

OCIS Codes
(160.1585) Materials : Chiral media
(160.3918) Materials : Metamaterials
(160.5298) Materials : Photonic crystals

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Metamaterials

History
Original Manuscript: March 30, 2011
Revised Manuscript: May 4, 2011
Manuscript Accepted: May 5, 2011
Published: May 6, 2011

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Vol. 6, Iss. 6 Virtual Journal for Biomedical Optics

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Mark D. Turner, "Fabrication and characterization of three-dimensional biomimetic chiral composites," Opt. Express 19, 10001-10008 (2011)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?URI=oe-19-10-10001

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