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Tunable polymer lens

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G. Beadie *
M
Marie L. Sandrock
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Michael J. Wiggins
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Richard S. Lepkowicz
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James S. Shirk
M
Michael Ponting
杨雨城 (Yu-Cheng Yang)
T
T. Kaźmierczak
A
A. Hiltner
E
E. Baer
DOI:10.1364/OE.16.011847delete
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Abstract

Abstract

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A new type of solid-state variable focal length lens is described. It is based on shape changes in an elastomeric membrane driven by compression of a reservoir of a polymer gel. A novel fabrication process based on individual lens components allows for customization of lens power based on the desired application. The lens shape as a function of applied compressive strain is measured using direct surface profile measurements. The focal length of a solid state lens was reversibly changed by a factor of 1.9. Calculated back focal lengths of the lens were consistent with experimental measurements. (c) 2008 Optical Society of America.
Keywords:
FOCUS LIQUID LENS
FOCAL LENGTH TUNABILITY
MICROLENSES
VOLTAGE

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