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14 March 2023 Dynamic correction of astigmatism and defocus using tunable liquid crystal lens (Conference Presentation)
Amit Kumar Bhowmick
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Abstract
The main two optical aberrations seen in any imaging system are defocus and astigmatism. Traditionally, the approaches to correct both aberrations utilize the mechanical movement of fixed power spherical and cylindrical lenses. In this report, we have proposed a non-mechanical, electrically tunable optical system that can provide both focus and astigmatism power correction with an adjustable axis. The concept device is comprised of stripe electrode-based gradient refractive index liquid crystal lens. Dynamic astigmatism and focus correction are demonstrated upon the application of the electric field on the designed device. Unlike complex, bulky, and curved shape lens systems, the proposed device is flat, low cost, and low voltage driven.
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Amit Kumar Bhowmick "Dynamic correction of astigmatism and defocus using tunable liquid crystal lens (Conference Presentation)", Proc. SPIE PC12442, Emerging Liquid Crystal Technologies XVIII, PC124420B (14 March 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2660846
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KEYWORDS
Liquid crystals

Electrodes

Monochromatic aberrations

Spherical lenses

Crystallography

Crystals

Cylindrical lenses

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