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    This study introduces a novel hybrid optofluidic lens combining electrowetting and mechanical principles for variable focus. This innovative lens offers a wide zoom range and improved image quality without mechanical parts.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optofluidics
    • Optical Engineering
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Conventional optofluidic lenses with single interfaces exhibit limited zoom range and poor aberration correction.
    • Existing designs often struggle to balance focal length tunability with image quality.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a hybrid driving variable-focus optofluidic lens integrating electrowetting and mechanical actuation.
    • To achieve a large focal length tuning range and high image quality for advanced optical systems.

    Main Methods:

    • A hybrid lens design utilizing a water-oil interface controlled by voltage (electrowetting) and a tunable Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) lens deformed by liquid pressure.
    • Fabrication and experimental testing of a zoom system incorporating the proposed hybrid optofluidic lens.

    Main Results:

    • The hybrid lens achieved a focal length tuning range from approximately 6.02 mm to -11.15 mm.
    • A maximum resolution of 18 line pairs per millimeter (lp/mm) was demonstrated.
    • The experimental zoom system exhibited a 14 mm to 30 mm zoom range with a zoom ratio of approximately 2.14×, entirely without mechanical moving parts.

    Conclusions:

    • The hybrid driving variable-focus optofluidic lens effectively combines the benefits of electrowetting and mechanical lenses.
    • This technology offers a promising solution for compact, high-performance zoom systems in applications like telescopes and microscopes.