Title :
Fluid-filled tunable mold for polymer lenses
Author :
Cho, Sung Hwan ; Tsai, Frank S. ; Vasko, Robert ; Vasko, Jeff ; Lo, Yu-Hwa
Author_Institution :
Jacobs Sch. of Eng., Mater. Sci. & Eng. Program, Univ. of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA
Abstract :
Polymer lenses were fabricated using a fluid-filled tunable molding process providing a simple and cost-effective way to control lens curvature and shape. This approach enables fast prototyping and shortens the design cycle for optical systems.
Keywords :
lenses; moulding; optical design techniques; optical fabrication; optical polymers; fluid-filled tunable mold; lens curvature control; lens shape control; optical system design; polymer lens fabrication; Biomembranes; Distortion measurement; Jacobian matrices; Lenses; Optical design; Optical interferometry; Optical polymers; Rough surfaces; Shape control; Surface roughness; (220,1000) Aberration Compensation; (220.3630) Lenses;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
