Optofluidic lenses by harnessing lightwave via transformation optics

H. T. Zhao, L. K. Chin, Y. Z. Shi, W. M. Zhu, Y. Yang, P. H. Yap, W. Ser, A. Q. Liu

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Abstract

This paper designs two optofluidic lenses using the design methodology of transformation optics. Liquid diffusion-generated gradient is utilized to manipulate the light flow in the visible spectrum. The diffusion-generated index profile is continuous and hence avoids the discontinuity-induced performance degradation. Two microfluidic optical devices (1) a Maxwell's fisheye lens and (2) a 90° rotating lens were demonstrated on a single microfluidic chip. This work shows that complicated optical functions can be easily realized in microfluidics via transformation optics and is anticipated to have potential applications in optical detection, manipulation and phototaxis study.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMicroTAS 2015 - 19th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences
PublisherChemical and Biological Microsystems Society
Pages1148-1150
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9780979806483
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event19th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2015 - Gyeongju, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 25 Oct 201529 Oct 2015

Publication series

NameMicroTAS 2015 - 19th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences

Conference

Conference19th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2015
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityGyeongju
Period25/10/1529/10/15

Keywords

  • Diffusion-generated gradient
  • Optofluidic lens
  • Transformation optics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering

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