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Optics Letters
|June 1, 2016
Summary
Photo-controlled deformable mirrors (PCDMs) are a scalable innovation for adaptive optics. A 2-inch aperture device using zinc selenide (ZnSe) demonstrated effective optical performance, highlighting PCDM potential.
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
- Materials Science
Background:
- Large aperture deformable mirrors are crucial for advanced optical systems.
- Photo-controlled deformable mirrors (PCDMs) offer a novel approach to mirror control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate the scalability of PCDMs.
- To realize and characterize a 2-inch aperture PCDM using polycrystalline zinc selenide (ZnSe).
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of a 2-inch aperture PCDM with a ZnSe substrate and polymeric membrane.
- Electrical characterization of ZnSe using a pre-existing model.
- Optical testing of the PCDM for adaptive optics applications.
Main Results:
- Successful realization of a 2-inch aperture PCDM.
- ZnSe substrate characterization validated by the established model.
- Demonstrated capabilities of the PCDM in adaptive optics.
Conclusions:
- PCDMs are scalable, with a 2-inch aperture device proving the concept.
- The ZnSe-based PCDM shows significant promise for adaptive optics.
- This work advances the development of high-performance deformable mirrors.
