Experimental and Numerical Studies on Liquid Crystal Lens with Spherical Electrode

ABSTRACT A liquid crystal lens with spherical electrode is studied experimentally and numerically. The power of the liquid crystal lens is dependent on the applied voltage. The measurements of the lens power are in agreement with the calculations. The size of the liquid crystal lens is that of the spherical electrode, and therefore can be changed arbitrarily.

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