Adaptive aberration correction using an electrowetting array

We demonstrate a method that permits wavefront aberration correction using an array of electrowetting prisms. A fixed high fill factor microlens array followed by a lower fill factor adaptive electrowetting prism array is used to correct wavefront aberration. The design and simulation of such aberration correction mechanism is described. Our results show significant improvement to the Strehl ratio by using our aberration correction scheme which results in diffraction limited performance. Compactness and effectiveness of our design can be implemented in many applications that require aberration correction, such as microscopy and consumer electronics.

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We present a method using an array of electrowetting prisms for wavefront aberration correction. The combination of a fixed high fill factor microlens array and an adaptive electrowetting prism array with lower fill factor is utilized in correcting wavefront aberration. The design and simulation of this aberration correction mechanism are described. Our results demonstrate a significant improvement in the Strehl ratio, leading to diffraction limited performance. The compact and effective design of our approach could be implemented in various applications requiring aberration correction, including microscopy and consumer electronics.