Electro-optically actuated liquid-lens zoom

O. Pütsch; P. Loosen

doi:10.1117/12.922631

4 May 2012 Electro-optically actuated liquid-lens zoom

O. Pütsch, P. Loosen

Proceedings Volume 8429, Optical Modelling and Design II; 842906 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.922631
Event: SPIE Photonics Europe, 2012, Brussels, Belgium

Abstract

Progressive miniaturization and mass market orientation denote a challenge to the design of dynamic optical systems such as zoom-lenses. Two working principles can be identified: mechanical actuation and application of active optical components. Mechanical actuation changes the focal length of a zoom-lens system by varying the axial positions of optical elements. These systems are limited in speed and often require complex coupled movements. However, well established optical design approaches can be applied. In contrast, active optical components change their optical properties by varying their physical structure by means of applying external electric signals. An example are liquidlenses which vary their curvatures to change the refractive power. Zoom-lenses benefit from active optical components in two ways: first, no moveable structures are required and second, fast response characteristics can be realized. The precommercial development of zoom-lenses demands simplified and cost-effective system designs. However the number of efficient optical designs for electro-optically actuated zoom-lenses is limited. In this paper, the systematic development of an electro-optically actuated zoom-lens will be discussed. The application of aberration polynomials enables a better comprehension of the primary monochromatic aberrations at the lens elements during a change in magnification. This enables an enhanced synthesis of the system behavior and leads to a simplified zoom-lens design with no moving elements. The change of focal length is achieved only by varying curvatures of targeted integrated electro-optically actuated lenses.

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O. Pütsch and P. Loosen "Electro-optically actuated liquid-lens zoom", Proc. SPIE 8429, Optical Modelling and Design II, 842906 (4 May 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.922631

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Monochromatic aberrations

Electro optics

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