Title :
Zoom lens system without moving elements realised using liquid crystal lenses
Author :
Ye, M. ; Noguchi, M. ; Wang, B. ; Sato, S.
Author_Institution :
Akita Prefectural R&D Center, Akita Res. Inst. of Adv. Technol., Akita
Abstract :
A zoom lens system realised using two liquid crystal (LC) lenses is reported. No moving parts are contained in the system; the zoom function is achieved by adjusting the applied voltages on the LC lenses. A zoom ratio of approximately 1:1.5 is obtained.
Keywords :
electric field effects; lenses; liquid crystal devices; LC lenses; applied voltage; liquid crystal lenses; zoom function; zoom lens system;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el.2009.0840