Tunable polymer lens | Zendy

G. Beadie | Zendy; Marie L. Sandrock | Zendy; Michael J. Wiggins | Zendy; Richard S. Lepkowicz | Zendy; James S. Shirk | Zendy; Michael Ponting | Zendy; Yu-Cheng Yang | Zendy; T. Kaźmierczak | Zendy; A. Hiltner | Zendy; E. Baer | Zendy

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Tunable polymer lens

Author(s) -

G. Beadie,

Marie L. Sandrock,

Michael J. Wiggins,

Richard S. Lepkowicz,

James S. Shirk,

Michael Ponting,

Yu-Cheng Yang,

T. Kaźmierczak,

A. Hiltner,

E. Baer

Publication year - 2008

Publication title -

optics express

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394

H-Index - 271

ISSN - 1094-4087

DOI - 10.1364/oe.16.011847

Subject(s) - focal length , lens (geology) , optics , materials science , compression (physics) , physics , composite material

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.

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