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Iridescences

The Physical Colors of Insects
By:Serge Berthier
Publisher:Springer Nature
Print ISBN:9780387341194
eText ISBN:9780387341200
Edition:0
Copyright:2007
Format:Page Fidelity

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Butterflies and coleoptera are the most beautifully colored insects we can find. This book wants to understand the origin of these brilliant colors from a physics perspective. The different physical phenomena are explained and numerous color illustrations shown. The book is a rich source for optical physicists, biologists, and teachers alike.