Fluidic actuation of a variable-focus elastomeric lens

Authors

Johanna Mae M. Indias ⋅ PH Department of Physics, Ateneo de Manila University
Jerry T. Barretto ⋅ PH Department of Physics, Ateneo de Manila University
Clark Kendrick C. Go ⋅ PH Department of Mathematics, Ateneo de Manila University
Raphael A. Guerrero ⋅ PH Department of Physics, Ateneo de Manila University

Abstract

A tunable fluidic lens of variable radius and focal length based on the design by R. Marks is fabricated and characterized. Using a collimated HeNe beam (λ = 543.5nm), changes in focal lengths are observed and visualized as gradual volumetric increments are introduced into the lens. Furthermore, resulting focal length plots against volume changes are compared against theoretical values while surface plots of beam profile are obtained.

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2010: Proceedings of the 28th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress

Strengthening physics research and education for a brighter tomorrow
25-27 October 2010, MERALCO Management and Leadership Development Center, Antipolo City

Article ID

SPP-2010-2B-02

Section

Optics

Published

2010-10-25

How to Cite

[1]

JMM Indias, JT Barretto, CKC Go, and RA Guerrero, Fluidic actuation of a variable-focus elastomeric lens, Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas 28, SPP-2010-2B-02 (2010). URL: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2010-2B-02.