Switchable Pancharatnam-Berry Microlens Array With Nano-Imprinted Liquid Crystal Alignment
Abstract
We report a rapid nano-imprinting technique to pattern the liquid crystal alignment of a Pancharatnam-Berry phase microlens array. Through implementing a single-side aligned cell, we demonstrate a switchable microlens array with fast response time and low operation voltage. Further investigation of focusing property as well as imaging capability ensure the good quality of the microlens array. Besides planar structures, this method is also promising for patterning liquid crystal alignment on curvilinear surfaces.
Publication Date
10-15-2018
Publication Title
Optics Letters
Volume
43
Issue
20
Number of Pages
5062-5065
Document Type
Article
Personal Identifier
scopus
DOI Link
https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.43.005062
Copyright Status
Unknown
Socpus ID
85054892724 (Scopus)
Source API URL
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85054892724
STARS Citation
He, Ziqian; Lee, Yun Han; Chen, Ran; Chanda, Debashis; and Wu, Shin Tson, "Switchable Pancharatnam-Berry Microlens Array With Nano-Imprinted Liquid Crystal Alignment" (2018). Scopus Export 2015-2019. 9854.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/scopus2015/9854