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  • Editor: Alan E. Willner
  • Vol. 37, Iss. 6 — Mar. 15, 2012
  • pp: 1088–1090

Fabrication and characterization of a biomimetic polarization selective lens

Aaron T. Cannistra, Robert A. Hudgins, and Thomas J. Suleski  »View Author Affiliations


Optics Letters, Vol. 37, Issue 6, pp. 1088-1090 (2012)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OL.37.001088


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Abstract

Incorporating optical structures on curved lens surfaces can improve performance, consolidate functions, and create novel, miniaturized devices. Although commonly found in biological systems, patterning of micro- and nano-optical structures on curved surfaces is challenging for conventional methods. Previous works have demonstrated the ability to pattern curved surfaces but have done little to create functioning devices. In this Letter, we describe a novel spray-coating technique coupled with interferometric exposure and dry etching to create near-IR wire-grid polarizers on convex lens surfaces. Experimental measurements show extinction ratios of >401 and transmission values of >80%, which are comparable to modeled results of similar polarizers on flat surfaces.

© 2012 Optical Society of America

OCIS Codes
(230.5440) Optical devices : Polarization-selective devices
(220.4241) Optical design and fabrication : Nanostructure fabrication

ToC Category:
Optical Design and Fabrication

History
Original Manuscript: December 19, 2011
Manuscript Accepted: January 12, 2012
Published: March 14, 2012

Virtual Issues
Vol. 7, Iss. 5 Virtual Journal for Biomedical Optics

Citation
Aaron T. Cannistra, Robert A. Hudgins, and Thomas J. Suleski, "Fabrication and characterization of a biomimetic polarization selective lens," Opt. Lett. 37, 1088-1090 (2012)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ol/abstract.cfm?URI=ol-37-6-1088

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