Bio-inspired optics

被引：2

作者：

Scribner, DA ^{[1
]}

Buckley, LJ ^{[1
]}

Satyshur, M ^{[1
]}

Sands, R ^{[1
]}

Zuccarello, G ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] USN, Res Lab, Washington, DC 20375 USA

来源：

INFRARED TECHNOLOLGY AND APPLICATIONS XXIX | 2003年 / 5074卷

关键词：

optical materials; biological lenses; fovea;

D O I：

10.1117/12.501527

中图分类号：

TP18 [人工智能理论];

学科分类号：

081104 ; 0812 ; 0835 ; 1405 ;

摘要：

Combining bio-inspired optical designs with new materials - that have a capability to dynamically change index of refraction - may provide new capabilities and increased system performance. This paper discusses recent interest in mimicking some of the adaptive features of biological imaging systems, identifies new optical materials being developed, and discusses some simple applications such as zoom lenses with no moving parts and foveated imaging systems. Mention is also given to the future challenges of developing materials with dynamic refractive indexes and gradients.

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页码：312 / 317

页数：6