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    Area of Science:

    • Optics
    • Optical Engineering
    • Micro-optics

    Background:

    • Tunable dual-focus (DF) lenses are crucial for compact imaging systems.
    • Existing DF lenses often face limitations in size, tunability, or complexity.
    • Freeform optics offer advanced design possibilities for novel optical functions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To design and demonstrate a miniature solid tunable dual-focus lens.
    • To achieve simultaneous and continuous tuning of two distinct focal lengths.
    • To leverage freeform optical surfaces and microactuation for enhanced performance.

    Main Methods:

    • Design of a dual-lens system with one freeform surface per element using ray-tracing optimization.
    • Integration of a micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS) rotary actuator for precise angular control.
    • Experimental characterization of focal length tunability with varying rotation angles.

    Main Results:

    • The developed lens exhibits a tunable dual-focus effect.
    • One focal length is tunable from approximately 30 mm to 20 mm.
    • The second focal length is tunable from approximately 30 mm to 60 mm.
    • Tuning is achieved with a maximum rotation angle of about 8.2 degrees.

    Conclusions:

    • A miniature solid tunable dual-focus lens based on freeform optics has been successfully demonstrated.
    • The proposed design offers a compact and effective solution for dynamic focal length adjustment.
    • This technology has potential applications in miniaturized optical instruments and imaging devices.