Vision,microscopy,imaging,optical data projection and storage all depend on focusing of light.Dynamic focusing is conventionally achieved with mechanically reconfigurable lenses,spatial light modulators or microfluidi...Vision,microscopy,imaging,optical data projection and storage all depend on focusing of light.Dynamic focusing is conventionally achieved with mechanically reconfigurable lenses,spatial light modulators or microfluidics.Here we demonstrate that dynamic control of focusing can be achieved through coherent interaction of optical waves on a thin beam splitter.We use a nanostructured plasmonic metasurface of subwavelength thickness as the beam splitter,allowing operation in the regimes of coherent absorption and coherent transparency.Focusing of light resulting from illumination of the plasmonic metasurface with a Fresnel zone pattern is controlled by another patterned beam projected on the same metasurface.By altering the control pattern,its phase,or its intensity,we switch the lens function on and off,and alter the focal spot’s depth,diameter and intensity.Switching occurs as fast as the control beam is modulated and therefore tens of gigahertz modulation bandwidth is possible with electro-optical modulators,which is orders of magnitude faster than conventional dynamic focusing technologies.展开更多
Three-dimensional(3D)nanoprinting via two-photon polymerization offers unparalleled design flexibility and precision,thereby enabling rapid prototyping of advanced micro-optical elements and systems that have found im...Three-dimensional(3D)nanoprinting via two-photon polymerization offers unparalleled design flexibility and precision,thereby enabling rapid prototyping of advanced micro-optical elements and systems that have found important applications in endomicroscopy and biomedical imaging.The potential of this versatile tool for monolithic manufacturing of dynamic micro-opto-electro-mechanical systems(MOEMSs),however,has not yet been sufficiently explored.This work introduces a 3D-nanoprinted lens actuator with a large optical aperture,optimized for remote focusing in miniaturized imaging systems.The device integrates orthoplanar linear motion springs,a self-aligned sintered micro-magnet,and a monolithic lens,actuated by dual microcoils for uniaxial motion.The use of 3D nanoprinting allows complete design freedom for the integrated optical lens,whereas the monolithic fabrication ensures inherent alignment of the lens with the mechanical elements.With a lens diameter of 1.4 mm and a compact footprint of 5.74 mm,it achieves high mechanical robustness at resonant frequencies exceeding 300 Hz while still providing a large displacement range of 200μm(±100μm).A comprehensive analysis of optical and mechanical performance,including the effects of coil temperature and polymer viscoelasticity,demonstrates its advantages over conventional micro-electro-mechanical system actuators,showcasing its potential for next-generation imaging applications.展开更多
A galvanometric scanner with a dynamic focus was designed using a PC to realize the model transform of the image, calculate the interpolation points of the image, and implement the focus compensation of the dynamic fo...A galvanometric scanner with a dynamic focus was designed using a PC to realize the model transform of the image, calculate the interpolation points of the image, and implement the focus compensation of the dynamic focus system. The interrupt of PC was used for the real-time control. It was confirmed that the PC-based galvanometric scanner with dynamic focus could run more than 72 h stably, with an accuracy of 100 ±0.1 mm, and the period of real-time control was less than 20μs.展开更多
A theoretical model of focused acoustic field for a multi-annular phased array on concave spherical surface is proposed. In this model, the source boundary conditions of the spheroidal beam equation （SBE） for multi-...A theoretical model of focused acoustic field for a multi-annular phased array on concave spherical surface is proposed. In this model, the source boundary conditions of the spheroidal beam equation （SBE） for multi-annular phased elements are studied. Acoustic field calculated by the dynamic focusing model of SBE is compared with numerical results of the O＇Neil and Khokhlov-Zabolotskaya-Kuznetsov （KZK） model, respectively. Axia/dynamic focusing and the harmonic effects are presented. The results demonstrate that the dynamic focusing model of SBE is good valid for a concave multi-annular phased array with a large aperture angle in the linear or nonlinear field.展开更多
In the field of long-wave infrared(LWIR) thermal imaging, vital for applications such as military surveillance and medical diagnostics, metalenses show immense potential for compact, lightweight, and low-power optical...In the field of long-wave infrared(LWIR) thermal imaging, vital for applications such as military surveillance and medical diagnostics, metalenses show immense potential for compact, lightweight, and low-power optical systems. However, to date, the development of LWIR broadband achromatic metalenses with dynamic tunable focus, which are suitable for both coaxial and off-axis applications, remains a large unexplored area. Herein, we have developed an extensive database of broadband achromatic all-As2Se3microstructure units for the LWIR range. Utilizing this database with the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm, we have designed and demonstrated LWIR broadband achromatic metalenses capable of coaxial and off-axis focusing with three dynamic tunable states. This research may have potential applications for the design of compact, high-performance optical devices, including those with extreme depth-of-field and wide-angle imaging capabilities.展开更多
基金supported by the University of Southampton Enterprise Fund,the UK's Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council(grant EP/M009122/1)the MOE Singapore(grant MOE2011-T3-1-005)。
文摘Vision,microscopy,imaging,optical data projection and storage all depend on focusing of light.Dynamic focusing is conventionally achieved with mechanically reconfigurable lenses,spatial light modulators or microfluidics.Here we demonstrate that dynamic control of focusing can be achieved through coherent interaction of optical waves on a thin beam splitter.We use a nanostructured plasmonic metasurface of subwavelength thickness as the beam splitter,allowing operation in the regimes of coherent absorption and coherent transparency.Focusing of light resulting from illumination of the plasmonic metasurface with a Fresnel zone pattern is controlled by another patterned beam projected on the same metasurface.By altering the control pattern,its phase,or its intensity,we switch the lens function on and off,and alter the focal spot’s depth,diameter and intensity.Switching occurs as fast as the control beam is modulated and therefore tens of gigahertz modulation bandwidth is possible with electro-optical modulators,which is orders of magnitude faster than conventional dynamic focusing technologies.
文摘Three-dimensional(3D)nanoprinting via two-photon polymerization offers unparalleled design flexibility and precision,thereby enabling rapid prototyping of advanced micro-optical elements and systems that have found important applications in endomicroscopy and biomedical imaging.The potential of this versatile tool for monolithic manufacturing of dynamic micro-opto-electro-mechanical systems(MOEMSs),however,has not yet been sufficiently explored.This work introduces a 3D-nanoprinted lens actuator with a large optical aperture,optimized for remote focusing in miniaturized imaging systems.The device integrates orthoplanar linear motion springs,a self-aligned sintered micro-magnet,and a monolithic lens,actuated by dual microcoils for uniaxial motion.The use of 3D nanoprinting allows complete design freedom for the integrated optical lens,whereas the monolithic fabrication ensures inherent alignment of the lens with the mechanical elements.With a lens diameter of 1.4 mm and a compact footprint of 5.74 mm,it achieves high mechanical robustness at resonant frequencies exceeding 300 Hz while still providing a large displacement range of 200μm(±100μm).A comprehensive analysis of optical and mechanical performance,including the effects of coil temperature and polymer viscoelasticity,demonstrates its advantages over conventional micro-electro-mechanical system actuators,showcasing its potential for next-generation imaging applications.
文摘A galvanometric scanner with a dynamic focus was designed using a PC to realize the model transform of the image, calculate the interpolation points of the image, and implement the focus compensation of the dynamic focus system. The interrupt of PC was used for the real-time control. It was confirmed that the PC-based galvanometric scanner with dynamic focus could run more than 72 h stably, with an accuracy of 100 ±0.1 mm, and the period of real-time control was less than 20μs.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos. 39970209 and 30772072
文摘A theoretical model of focused acoustic field for a multi-annular phased array on concave spherical surface is proposed. In this model, the source boundary conditions of the spheroidal beam equation （SBE） for multi-annular phased elements are studied. Acoustic field calculated by the dynamic focusing model of SBE is compared with numerical results of the O＇Neil and Khokhlov-Zabolotskaya-Kuznetsov （KZK） model, respectively. Axia/dynamic focusing and the harmonic effects are presented. The results demonstrate that the dynamic focusing model of SBE is good valid for a concave multi-annular phased array with a large aperture angle in the linear or nonlinear field.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.62105171)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation (No.LY24F050001)+2 种基金Joint Funds of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.U21A2056)Key Research and Development Program of Zhejiang Province (No.2021C01025)K.C.Wong Magna Fund in Ningbo University。
文摘In the field of long-wave infrared(LWIR) thermal imaging, vital for applications such as military surveillance and medical diagnostics, metalenses show immense potential for compact, lightweight, and low-power optical systems. However, to date, the development of LWIR broadband achromatic metalenses with dynamic tunable focus, which are suitable for both coaxial and off-axis applications, remains a large unexplored area. Herein, we have developed an extensive database of broadband achromatic all-As2Se3microstructure units for the LWIR range. Utilizing this database with the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm, we have designed and demonstrated LWIR broadband achromatic metalenses capable of coaxial and off-axis focusing with three dynamic tunable states. This research may have potential applications for the design of compact, high-performance optical devices, including those with extreme depth-of-field and wide-angle imaging capabilities.
