I am pleased to announce the publication of our book Arthropod–Light Interactions (Authors: Serge Berthier and myself), which has kept us pretty busy over the past few years. We have also worked to make the content partially accessible to a non‑specialist audience. The PDF version is available free of charge to anyone with access to the Université Paris Cité server, under an agreement with the publisher Springer Nature.
Bernd.
Abstract: Abstract: Terrestrial arthropods (insects, spiders, etc.) dominate the world in numbers and extreme diversity. This book brings together insights from physics, chemistry, and biology to explore the fascinating ways these organisms interact with light. It describes the plethora of important phenomena observed in different spectral ranges, from ultraviolet over visible to mid-infrared. These phenomena, certain unprecedented, occur at all scales – macroscopic, microscopic, and nanoscopic. They are richly illustrated with original high-quality images. The descriptions and explanations are comprehensive for researchers and students as well as entomologists and, in general, accessible to anyone fascinated by the beauty and complexity of nature. More detailed explanations may be omitted without affecting the general understanding of the main text.
The PDF version : Arthropod–Light Interactions