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    Area of Science:

    • Fluidics and Optics
    • Actuation Systems
    • Signal Conversion Technologies

    Background:

    • Traditional electro-optic and electromechanical valves face limitations, including electromagnetic interference susceptibility.
    • A need exists for robust actuation devices immune to electromagnetic interference.
    • Fluidic devices offer potential for alternative actuation mechanisms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To characterize a novel direct optical activation device.
    • To evaluate its performance in both pneumatic and hydraulic configurations.
    • To demonstrate its viability as an alternative to electro-optic and electromechanical valves.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a modified fluidic laminar proportional amplifier for signal conversion.
    • Employed laser-induced deflection of a fluidic supply jet.
    • Tested pneumatic and hydraulic versions with specific operating parameters and fluids.

    Main Results:

    • Pneumatic version: 20.7 kPa supply pressure, 15.5 kPa/W optical power gain, 140 Hz bandwidth.
    • Hydraulic version (MIL-5606 oil): 1300 kPa supply pressure, 170 kPa/W optical power gain, 170 Hz bandwidth.
    • Identified optical modulation of fluid viscosity as the mechanism for laser-induced jet deflection.

    Conclusions:

    • The direct optical activation device provides effective pneumatic and hydraulic actuation.
    • The device demonstrates immunity to electromagnetic interference, offering a significant advantage.
    • Laser-induced deflection via viscosity modulation is a viable principle for optical-fluidic signal conversion.