Title
Optical switch using a deformable liquid droplet
Abbreviated Journal Title
Opt. Lett.
Keywords
LENS; Optics
Abstract
An optical switch based on a deformable liquid droplet is demonstrated. The device consists of a clear liquid droplet surrounded by a black liquid. In the voltage-off state, the incident light is absorbed by the black liquid. As the voltage increases, the dielectric force reshapes the droplet by uplifting its dome. As the dome touches the top substrate, a clear channel is opened, allowing the incident light to pass through. Once the voltage is removed, the deformed droplet relaxes back to its original shape and the channel is closed. Devices based on such an operation mechanism have potential applications in light shutters, variable optical attenuators, adaptive irises, and displays. (C) 2010 Optical Society of America
Journal Title
Optics Letters
Volume
35
Issue/Number
22
Publication Date
1-1-2010
Document Type
Article
Language
English
First Page
3826
Last Page
3828
WOS Identifier
ISSN
0146-9592
Recommended Citation
"Optical switch using a deformable liquid droplet" (2010). Faculty Bibliography 2010s. 679.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2010/679
Comments
Authors: contact us about adding a copy of your work at STARS@ucf.edu