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arxiv: 1309.3157 · v1 · pith:NVYGWY32new · submitted 2013-09-12 · ⚛️ physics.optics

Focusing Mirror with Tunable Eccentricity

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keywords mirrorfocusingtunableactuationactuatorsadjustableanglebending
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We present a new kind of varifocal mirror with independently adjustable curvatures in the major directions. For actuation we use two stacked piezo bending actuators with crossed in-plane polarization. This mirror can be used for example as an off-axis focusing device with tunable focal length and compensation for a variable angle of incidence or for coma correction. We demonstrate the prototype of such a mirror and characterize the mechanical deflection, as well as the focusing capabilities.

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