Butterfly wing surface. Coloured atomic force micrograph (AFM) of the surface of a scale from the wing of a butterfly. The tiny holes in the scales diffract light,causing the colouration of the butterfly's wings. This specimen was from an orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines). Atomic force microscopy uses a thin probe to build up an image of a surface. The probe is moved over the surface,and is kept at a constant distance from it. The movements of the spring on which it is mounted as it adjusts to the surface are built up into a computer model. Magnification: x8500 at 6x6cm size | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Veeco / Digital Instruments |
Taille de l’image : | 3375 px × 3375 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |