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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Imaging Systems Engineering

    Background:

    • Traditional multichannel imaging systems lack refocusing capabilities due to bulky and expensive designs.
    • Miniaturization is hindered by the inability to integrate mechanical refocusing components.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a compact, low-cost, two-channel refocusing imaging system.
    • To demonstrate the feasibility of integrating voltage-tunable liquid lenses into miniaturized imaging systems.
    • To overcome the limitations of classical refocusing mechanisms in compact designs.

    Main Methods:

    • A proof-of-concept (POC) two-channel imaging system was designed and built.
    • The system utilizes a voltage-tunable liquid lens in one channel for refocusing.
    • Wafer-level manufacturing techniques were considered for potential realization.
    • Performance was evaluated through system measurements.

    Main Results:

    • The developed system integrates a tunable liquid lens for refocusing capabilities in a compact design.
    • One channel provides a wide field of view (2×40°) with lower angular resolution (0.078°).
    • The second channel offers a narrow field of view (2×7.57°) with high angular resolution (0.0098°).
    • Both channels demonstrated good, diffraction-limited image quality.

    Conclusions:

    • A compact, low-cost, two-channel refocusing imaging system was successfully demonstrated.
    • The use of a voltage-tunable liquid lens enables refocusing in miniaturized systems.
    • The system offers versatile imaging with distinct wide and narrow field-of-view capabilities.