Recent Advances in Light Detection and Ranging: Optical Modulation Solutions and Novel Nanotechnologies

JD Chen, WC Miao, YH Hong… - Advanced Quantum …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensor is widely recognized as a critical component for
accurate perception. However, there are a host of challenges that impede their performance …

Optofluidic zoom system with increased field of view and less chromatic aberration

L Li, N Xie, JQ Li, JY Fu, SB Liu, LH Wang, YH Li… - Optics …, 2023 - opg.optica.org
Imaging systems are widely used in many fields. However, there is an inherent compromise
between field of view (FOV) and resolution. In this paper, we propose an optofluidic zoom …

Photoalignment and photofixation of chromonic mesophase in ionic linear polysiloxanes using a dual irradiation system

M Hara, A Masuda, S Nagano, T Seki - Crystals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Photoalignment technology enables macroscopic alignment of liquid crystalline molecules
and their aggregates in a non-contact process by irradiating photo-responsive liquid …

Design and manufacturing of a highly integrated optical module for Tianwen-1 probe's landing LiDAR

Y Zhang, F Zhu, Y Zheng, L Wang, S Guo, B Hua… - Optics and Lasers in …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, a highly-integrated optical module based on micro-electromechanical system
(MEMS) mirror, glass with low thermal expansion coefficient, a higher-order aspheric lens …

Accurate modelling of the optics of high resolution liquid crystal devices: a reconfigurable liquid crystal grating

D Shen, M Yang, FA Fernández - Liquid Crystals, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
An accurate method to model the optical behaviour of liquid crystal (LC) devices, particularly
suited to devices where diffractive effects are present is described here. An accurate …

Continuous optical zoom telescopic system based on liquid lenses

Z Jiang, Y Zheng, X Wang, YR Zhao, RY Yuan, C Liu… - Optics …, 2024 - opg.optica.org
Telescopes play an essential important role in the fields of astronomical observation,
emergency rescue, etc. The traditional telescopes achieve zoom function through the …

Non-mechanical multiplexed beam-steering elements based on double-sided liquid crystal metasurfaces

MV Gorkunov, AR Geivandov, AV Mamonova… - Photonics, 2022 - mdpi.com
We propose, optimize, fabricate and test beam-steering elements based on double-sided
liquid-crystal (LC) metasurfaces allowing for diffractive and spectral multiplexing, and thus …

Angle amplifier in a 2D beam scanning system based on peristrophic multiplexed volume Bragg gratings

Y Dong, Y Jin, F Kong, J Zhao, J Mo, D He… - High Power Laser …, 2023 - cambridge.org
In this paper, a 2D angle amplifier based on peristrophic multiplexed volume Bragg gratings
is designed and prepared, in which a calculation method is firstly proposed to optimize the …

High-speed non-mechanical beam steering using a swelling liquid crystal gel film with polymer concentration gradient

Y Inoue, T Shikada, N Seo, Y Ando… - Japanese Journal of …, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
We report refraction-type non-mechanical beam steering using a 100 μm thick swelling
liquid crystal (LC) gel film with a polymer concentration gradient, in which an electrically …

Enhancing vehicle/airborne displays with beam steering technology for improved viewing angles

L Wang, H Dou, CC Li, Y Chai, HL Liu, YQ Dan - Liquid Crystals, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
For vehicles or airborne displays, the limited space and arrangement of operating devices in
the cockpit often result in drivers having a certain off-axis viewing angle with the display …