Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI; A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has developed a unique technology that can revolutionize the field of adaptive optics, the institute said in a study released on August 3. Their innovative work has led to the development of a Dielectric Elastomer-Based Variable Focal Length Reflector, which will pave the way for dynamic focusing and beam control.
The reflector represents a significant advancement in soft adaptive optics. The innovative device demonstrates remarkable structural resilience, allowing for efficient management of applied pressure in both concave and convex reflector configurations revealed the study reported in the journal Smart Materials and Structures.
Moreover, the device’s dynamic control over curvature through the adjustment of electric potential enables precise tuning of the focal length, making it ideal for applications requiring dynamic focusing or beam manipulation in optical systems, said researchers led by Kartik Kashyap.
Kashyap, who is currently working with the US Air Force Research Laboratory and Ford Motor Company as a PhD student at Ohio State University, spearheaded this cutting-edge research while at IIT-Roorkee.
