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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Liquid crystal microlens arrays (LCMLAs) are crucial for advanced optical systems.
    • Developing LCMLAs with tunable positive and negative focal lengths is an ongoing challenge.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate a single-cell LCMLA with switchable positive and negative focal lengths.
    • To investigate the performance and imaging properties of the developed LCMLA.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of an LCMLA utilizing a ring-array patterned electrode design.
    • Applying voltage to specific electrode regions (outer ring or circular array) to induce positive or negative lens effects.
    • Evaluation of imaging properties at varying applied voltages.

    Main Results:

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    • Achieved switchable positive and negative focal lengths within a single LCMLA cell.
    • Demonstrated a positive lens effect with focal length tunable from infinity to 1 mm (0-3V).
    • Demonstrated a negative lens effect with focal length tunable from infinity to -1 mm (0-2V).

    Conclusions:

    • The developed LCMLA offers a simple structure, low driving voltage, and good stability.
    • This tunable lens technology shows significant potential for applications in optical communication, imaging processing, and displays.