• Laser & Optoelectronics Progress
  • Vol. 61, Issue 9, 0913001 (2024)
Jinkui Chu*, Rui Liu, Jianying Liu, and Jiaxin Fu
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  • School of Mechanical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, Liaoning,China
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    DOI: 10.3788/LOP223368 Cite this Article Set citation alerts
    Jinkui Chu, Rui Liu, Jianying Liu, Jiaxin Fu. Multi Focal Length Curved Microlens Array Based on Electric Inkjet Technology[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2024, 61(9): 0913001 Copy Citation Text show less

    Abstract

    With the advancements of micro and nanotechnology, the preparation and application of micro-optical components have become hot research topics. Biological compound eyes have the advantages of a large field of view, small size, and good dynamic characteristics. Hence, a microlens array, which is a commonly used bionic compound eye optical element, has a wide range of applications. Herein, an electroinkjet printing-based process is proposed to prepare a multi focal length curved microlens array to resolve the problem of out-of-focus blur caused by a mismatch between the focal length of the curved substrate and the plane image sensor. A planar multi focal length microlens array was prepared based on electrojet printing, and then the antistick treatment and inverted mold were used to obtain the lens die. Finally, a multi focal length curved microlens array with an overall radius of 6 mm was prepared via negative pressure bending and glue injection. The array has a focus range of 4.9?6.23 mm and the total direction angle is larger than 60°.
    Jinkui Chu, Rui Liu, Jianying Liu, Jiaxin Fu. Multi Focal Length Curved Microlens Array Based on Electric Inkjet Technology[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2024, 61(9): 0913001
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