Title :
A tunable optofluidic microlens based on gradient refractive index
Author :
Mao, Xiaole ; Lin, Sz-Chin Steven ; Lapsley, Michael I. ; Shi, Jinjie ; Juluri, Bala Krishna ; Huang, Tony Jun
Author_Institution :
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA, USA
Abstract :
A tunable opto-fluidic microlens configuration named liquid gradient refractive index (L-GRIN) lens is described. The variable light focusing is achieved through the diffusion based refractive index gradient within a microfluidic device.
Keywords :
gradient index optics; micro-optomechanical devices; microfluidics; microlenses; optical focusing; optical tuning; refractive index; L-GRIN lens; gradient refractive index; light focusing; liquid gradient refractive index lens; microfluidic device; tunable opto-fluidic microlens; Biomedical optical imaging; Lenses; Microfluidics; Microoptics; Optical devices; Optical fibers; Optical mixing; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Refractive index; (170.0170) Medical optics and biotechnology;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
