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Properties of Variable-Focus Liquid Crystal Lens and Its Application in Focusing System

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The properties of two-voltage driving liquid crystal lens are discussed. One voltage is maintained unchanged and the other one tunes the lens properties. The lens power changes in a wide range. It decreases monotonically with increasing controlling voltage. The focusing function for a camera with the liquid crystal lens is demonstrated.

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  1. Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Akita University, Tegatagakuen-cho, Akita, 010-8502, Japan

    Mao Ye, Bin Wang, Takeshi Takahashi & Susumu Sato

  2. Sankyo Kogaku Industries, Ltd., Misato-cho, Senboku, Akita, 019-1302, Japan

    Takeshi Takahashi

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Ye, M., Wang, B., Takahashi, T. et al. Properties of Variable-Focus Liquid Crystal Lens and Its Application in Focusing System. OPT REV 14, 173–175 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10043-007-0173-3

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