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Title: 3D spatial focal control by arrayed optofluidic prisms
A new 3D focal control system composed of arrayed optofluidic prisms is presented. Through dynamic control of the fluid-fluid interface via electrowetting, incoming rays are spatially steered to achieve 3D focal control. Analytical study identifies the prism angle required to obtain a focal point at Pfocal = (fx, fy, fz) located in 3D space. Experimentally, an arrayed system has demonstrated its 3D focal tunability along 0 ≤ fx ≤ 30, 0 ≤ fy ≤ 30, and 500 ≤ fz ≤ ∞ in millimeters. This new lens capability for 3D focal control can be potentially used for tracking eye movement for smart displays, or solar tracking for smart compact concentrated photovoltaic systems.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2046134
PAR ID:
10397362
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
The 36th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS 2023)
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Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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