Dielectrowetting-based manipulation of droplet and application in light valve

Rui Zhao; Xiao-gang Hua; Zhong-cheng Liang; Jason Heikenfeld

doi:10.1117/12.2036622

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20 December 2013 Dielectrowetting-based manipulation of droplet and application in light valve

Rui Zhao, Xiao-gang Hua, Zhong-cheng Liang, Jason Heikenfeld

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Proceedings Volume 9044, 2013 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology: Optical Sensors and Applications; 90440F (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2036622
Event: International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology (OIT2013), 2013, Beijing, China

Abstract

Dielectrowetting is a powerful technique in manipulation of droplet. The key feature of dielectrowetting is the ability of a non-uniform and decay electric field to reversibly alter the energy balance of a droplet above a solid surface and change the contact angle of the droplet by employing microfabricated interdigitated electrodes. The contact angle versus voltage is presented and the effects of using different AC frequencies are also discussed. Special attention is dedicated to dielectrowetting-based light control system. The transmission spectrum of the light valve can be controlled with various voltages. This work facilitates us to improve and optimize the performance of light valve device operations.

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Rui Zhao, Xiao-gang Hua, Zhong-cheng Liang, and Jason Heikenfeld "Dielectrowetting-based manipulation of droplet and application in light valve", Proc. SPIE 9044, 2013 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology: Optical Sensors and Applications, 90440F (20 December 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2036622

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