Optofluidic compound microlenses made by emulsion techniques

Here we present a new method to make liquid lenses. It is based on the microfluidics method and involves the preparation of emulsions one drop at a time. Tests of lenses by image formation are presented. Experimental results are compared with results of an optical design program. We also present a n...

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Published in:Optics express 2010-08, Vol.18 (18), p.18703-18711
Main Authors: Calixto, Sergio, Rosete-Aguilar, Martha, Sanchez-Marin, Francisco J, Marañon, Virginia, Arauz-Lara, Jose Luis, Olivares, Diana Mendoza, Calixto-Solano, Margarita, Martinez-Prado, E Militza
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Colloids - chemistry
Dimethylpolysiloxanes - chemistry
Emulsions
Equipment Design
Lenses
Micelles
Microfluidics - instrumentation
Microspheres
Optics and Photonics
Oscillometry - methods
Silicon - chemistry
Temperature
Thermodynamics
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Summary:Here we present a new method to make liquid lenses. It is based on the microfluidics method and involves the preparation of emulsions one drop at a time. Tests of lenses by image formation are presented. Experimental results are compared with results of an optical design program. We also present a new type of lens that we call a Compound Lens which consists of two spherical lenses, one inside the other.
ISSN:1094-4087
1094-4087
DOI:10.1364/OE.18.018703