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    Area of Science:

    • Optoelectronics
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Liquid crystal (LC) technology offers tunable optical properties.
    • Micro-lens arrays are crucial for beam shaping and optical control.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and demonstrate a novel liquid crystal micro-lens array.
    • To enable electrical tuning of optical characteristics for illumination systems.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of a micro-lens array utilizing two-divided and tetragonally hole-patterned electrodes.
    • Electrical modulation of individual LC cells to achieve lens properties.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated that each LC cell can function as a cylindrical or spherical lens.
    • Showcased the ability to electrically adjust focal length and deflection angle.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed LC micro-lens array provides a versatile platform for tunable optics.
    • This technology is applicable for enhancing light emitting diode (LED) illumination systems.