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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Liquid lenses offer tunable focal lengths but often suffer from stability issues.
    • Controlling the liquid-solid interface in electrowetting devices is crucial for stable optical performance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To design and fabricate a high-stability liquid lens with optical path modulation capabilities.
    • To investigate a novel anchoring structure for enhanced electrowetting control.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of a liquid lens with outer and inner chambers.
    • Incorporation of a three-annular anchoring layer structure within the inner chamber.
    • Verification of structural feasibility through simulation and experimental practice.
    • Analysis of zoom imaging, contact angle, focal length, and response time.

    Main Results:

    • The anchoring structure effectively limits contact line sliding under electrowetting.
    • Achieved precise control over contact angle and focal length.
    • Demonstrated optical path modulation up to 1.17 mm via mechanical hydraulic control.
    • Validated performance through simulation and practical testing.

    Conclusions:

    • The designed liquid lens exhibits high stability and precise optical path modulation.
    • The three-annular anchoring layer structure is effective for controlling electrowetting.
    • The liquid lens shows potential for advanced imaging systems like microscopy and telescopes.