Programmable Zoom Lens System with Two Spatial Light Modulators: Limits Imposed by the Spatial Resolution
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Abstract
In this work we present an experimental proof of concept of a programmable optical zoom lens system with no moving parts that can form images with both positive and negative magnifications. Our system uses two programmable liquid crystal spatial light modulators to form the lenses composing the zoom system. The results included show that images can be formed with both positive and negative magnifications. Experimental results match the theory. We discuss the size limitations of this system caused by the limited spatial resolution and discuss how newer devices would shrink the size of the system.
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OpenAlex topics: Electrowetting and Microfluidic Technologies · Advanced Optical Imaging Technologies · Tactile and Sensory Interactions
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Department of Physics, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182-1233, USA
Departamento de Ciencia de Materiales, Óptica y Tecnología Electrónica, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, 03202 Elche, Spain
Funding
Conselleria d’Educació, Investigació, Cultura i Esport, Generalitat Valenciana · Ministerio de Economía, Industria y Competitividad, Gobierno de España
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