Variable focal length electro-optic lens

Details Variable focal length electro-optic lens Variable focal length electro-optic lens

2007-12-25

2007-12-25

Schwartz, Jordan (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave directional modulation

C359S246000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11234347

ABSTRACT:
A variable focal length lens includes a plurality of layers of an electro-optic material and alternating stacked substantially transparent conductor layers and substantially transparent resistor layers. Each layer of electro-optic material is sandwiched between a separate conductor layer and a separate resistor layer. The focal length of the lens is varied by varying the voltage applied to the resistor layers.

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