A compact, large-aperture tunable lens with adaptive spherical correction
Optics
2015-03-25 v1
Abstract
In this paper, we present the proof of concept of a very fast adaptive glass membrane lens with a large aperture/diameter ratio, spherical aberration correction and integrated actuation. The membrane is directly deformed using two piezo actuators that can tune the focal length and the conical parameter. This operating principle allows for a usable aperture of the whole membrane diameter. Together with the efficient actuation mechanism, the aperture is around 2/3 of the total system diameter - at a thickness of less than 2mm. The response time is a few milliseconds at 12mm aperture, which is fast compared to similar systems.
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@article{arxiv.1411.3746,
title = {A compact, large-aperture tunable lens with adaptive spherical correction},
author = {Matthias C. Wapler and Moritz Stürmer and Ulrike Wallrabe},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1411.3746},
year = {2015}
}
Comments
Presented at the IEEE 2014 International Symposium on Optomechatronic Technologies (ISOT 2014), 4 pages PDF