@inproceedings{b6fb3158740c4dc99dc87a2f151cc788,
title = "Analysis of quasi-periodic pore-network structure of centric marine diatom frustules",
abstract = "Diatoms are a common type of phytoplankton characterized by their silica exoskeleton known as a frustule. The diatom frustule is composed of two valves and a series of connecting girdle bands. Each diatom species has a unique frustule shape and valves in particular species display an intricate pattern of pores resembling a photonic crystal structure. We used several numerical techniques to analyze the periodic and quasi-periodic valve pore-network structure in diatoms of the Coscinodiscophyceae order. We quantitatively identify defect locations and pore spacing in the valve and use this information to better understand the optical and biological properties of the diatom.",
keywords = "Diatoms, Image processing, Periodic structure, Photonic crystals",
author = "Cohoon, {Gregory A.} and Alvarez, {Christine E.} and Keith Meyers and Deheyn, {Dimitri D.} and Mark Hildebrand and Khanh Kieu and Norwood, {Robert A.}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2015 SPIE.; Bioinspired, Biointegrated, Bioengineered Photonic Devices III ; Conference date: 07-02-2015 Through 08-02-2015",
year = "2015",
doi = "10.1117/12.2079960",
language = "English (US)",
series = "Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE",
publisher = "SPIE",
editor = "Yun, {Seok Hyun Andy} and Lee, {Luke P.} and Rogers, {John A.}",
booktitle = "Bioinspired, Biointegrated, Bioengineered Photonic Devices III",
}