Optical properties of liquid crystal lens of any size

被引:191
作者
Ye, M [1 ]
Sato, S [1 ]
机构
[1] Akita Univ, Dept Elect & Elect Engn, Akita 0108502, Japan
来源
JAPANESE JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS PART 2-LETTERS | 2002年 / 41卷 / 5B期
关键词
liquid crystal; lens; variable focal length; phase retardation;
D O I
10.1143/JJAP.41.L571
中图分类号
O59 [应用物理学];
学科分类号
摘要
A liquid crystal lens with a simple cell structure is prepared using a hole-patterned electrode and an intermediate insulating layer. The focal length is variable and is a function of the applied voltage. With this new structure, it is possible to fabricate liquid crystal lenses of any size.
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页码:L571 / L573
页数:3
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