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15 February 2012Optotune focus tunable lenses and laser speckle reduction based on electroactive polymers
Based on selected liquid and elastic polymers, Optotune has developed adaptive optical components, such as focus
tunable lenses and laser speckle reducers.
The lenses range from 2 to 55mm in aperture, are mechanically or electrically actuated and offer a continuous range of
focal powers of several 10 diopters. This additional degree of freedom enables the design of compact optical systems,
typically with less mechanics. We show how tunable lenses can be used to improve optical designs for imaging and
illumination systems in terms of size, quality and speed.
The speckle reducers are based on electroactive polymers and offer an extremely compact and low cost solution for
removing speckles, which is a key benefit for laser projectors and illumination systems.
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M. Blum, M. Büeler, C. Grätzel, J. Giger, M. Aschwanden, "Optotune focus tunable lenses and laser speckle reduction based on electroactive polymers," Proc. SPIE 8252, MOEMS and Miniaturized Systems XI, 825207 (15 February 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.902631