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Fabrication and characterization of a biomimetic polarization selective lens |
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
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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/vjbo/abstract.cfm?URI=ol-37-6-1088
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