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    • Optofluidics
    • Photonics
    • Microfluidics

    Background:

    • Traditional variable optical attenuators (VOAs) face limitations in size, precision, and response speed.
    • Microfluidic driving technologies for optical devices often present structural complexities and performance constraints.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and demonstrate an optofluidic variable optical attenuator (VOA) with enhanced performance characteristics.
    • To introduce an electrically controlled microfluidic driving technology for VOA applications.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a VOA incorporating an electrically controlled microfluidic system.
    • Characterization of the VOA's performance across a wide wavelength band and attenuation range.

    Main Results:

    • The VOA exhibits a wide adjustable attenuation range exceeding 80 dB.
    • Low wavelength-dependent loss (0.09 dB at 20 dB attenuation in C-band) and rapid response times (155-180 μs) were achieved.
    • The device demonstrates a broad operational wavelength band from visible light to near-infrared.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed electrically controlled microfluidic VOA offers a simple structure, small volume, high precision, and quick response.
    • This VOA presents significant advantages over existing technologies, including a wide wavelength band and attenuation range.
    • The study paves the way for miniaturized, high-performance VOAs and advances the field of optofluidics.