Abstract
This paper proposes a variable-focus lens with 1-kHz bandwidth. The lens transforms its shape rapidly using the liquid pressure generated by a piezo stack actuator. This mechanism also includes a built-in motion amplifier with high bandwidth to compensate for the short working range of the piezo stack actuator. Prototypes have been developed to validate the proposed design. A 1-kHz bandwidth of the lenses was confirmed by measuring the frequency responses. Refractive power ranging from -1/167 to 1/129 mm-1 and a maximum resolution of 12.3 cycles/mm were attained.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 2138-2149 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Optics Express |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 10 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2004 May |