Switchable Fresnel lens using polymer-stabilized liquid crystals.
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A switchable Fresnel zone plate lens is demonstrated using a polymer-stabilized liquid crystal. The fabrication process is relatively simple and the device can be operated below 10 volts with fast response time. Such a device works well for a linearly polarized light.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Optics express
دوره 11 23 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003