4D‐Printed Microrobots with Synergistic Integration of Magnetic Actuation, Diffractive Optical Sensing, and pH‐Adaptive Morphing
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202518838
Abstract: Soft microrobots exhibit distinct advantages in biomedical applications, with their exceptional maneuverability in confined spaces and environmental adaptability offering innovative solutions for targeted theranostics. However, current systems are inherently constrained by the physical separation of… read more here.
Keywords: integration; actuation; magnetic actuation; actuation diffractive ... See more keywords
Hydrogel-based diffractive optical elements (hDOEs) using rapid digital photopatterning.
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DOI: 10.1002/adom.202001217
Abstract: Hydrogels, due to their optical transparency and biocompatibility, have emerged as an excellent alternative to conventional optical materials for biomedical applications. Advances in microfabrication techniques have helped convert conventional hydrogels into optically functional materials such… read more here.
Keywords: hydrogel based; digital photopatterning; optical elements; diffractive optical ... See more keywords
Extremely Compact 3D Printed Glass Ternary Diffractive Optical Element for Holographic Images
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DOI: 10.1002/adom.202501074
Abstract: The design and fabrication of compact and versatile holographic structures are critical for advancing next‐generation technologies, ranging from augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) devices to optical holographic data storage. While significant progress is made in… read more here.
Keywords: extremely compact; glass; compact printed; printed glass ... See more keywords
Scanning of skin gloss by a diffractive optical element-based handheld glossmeter
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DOI: 10.1007/s10043-018-0462-z
Abstract: Skin specular gloss (referred to as “gloss’’) determination is important in dermatology and cosmetic industry as it gives an indication of the skin health and beauty. Its accurate determination is, therefore, necessary. Commercially available glossmeters… read more here.
Keywords: glossmeter; diffractive optical; skin gloss; gloss ... See more keywords
Optimal design of multilayer diffractive optical element in wide angle of incidence
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DOI: 10.1016/j.optcom.2021.127340
Abstract: Abstract We propose a method for designing the multilayer diffractive optical elements (MLDOEs) to improve the polychromatic integral diffraction efficiency (PIDE) in wide angle of incidence. By comparing and analyzing the characteristic angle weighted PIDE… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; angle; wide angle; diffractive optical ... See more keywords
Fast and robust method for flow analysis using GPU assisted diffractive optical element based background oriented schlieren (BOS)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.optlaseng.2019.105908
Abstract: Abstract The paper introduces a method for studying flow dynamics using diffractive optical element based background-oriented schlieren (BOS). Our method relies on fringe demodulation using root multiple signal classification technique which provides high robustness against… read more here.
Keywords: diffractive optical; element based; based background; method ... See more keywords
Thermally Triggered Multilevel Diffractive Optical Elements Tailored by Shape-Memory Polymers for Temperature History Sensors.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c18901
Abstract: The morphological transitions induced by external stimuli in shape-memory polymers (SMPs) can be exploited with the real-time response of far-field diffraction patterns in diffractive optical elements (DOEs). In this paper, we combine the temperature characteristics… read more here.
Keywords: temperature history; diffractive optical; temperature; shape memory ... See more keywords
Roller nanoimprint lithography for low-cost nanoscale random lattice diffractive optical elements
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DOI: 10.1063/1.5137755
Abstract: In this paper, effective fabrication of high-resolution diffractive optical elements on a polymer substrate is demonstrated using roller nanoimprint lithography. A nanoscale diffraction grating mold, which can generate a random laser pattern, is fabricated by… read more here.
Keywords: diffractive optical; optical elements; fabrication; roller nanoimprint ... See more keywords
Design of high-efficiency diffractive optical elements towards ultrafast mid-infrared time-stretched imaging and spectroscopy
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DOI: 10.1080/09500340.2017.1386332
Abstract: Abstract Ultrafast time stretch imaging offers unprecedented imaging speed and enables new discoveries in scientific research and engineering. One challenge in exploiting time stretch imaging in mid-infrared is the lack of high-quality diffractive optical elements… read more here.
Keywords: diffractive optical; time; mid infrared; spectroscopy ... See more keywords
Diffractive Optical Dermal Sensor for Noninvasive Arterial Pulse Wave Monitoring
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DOI: 10.1109/jsen.2025.3560222
Abstract: The arterial pulse wave (APW) is a crucial indicator for assessing cardiovascular health. Wearable pulse detection technology has the potential to transform daily healthcare monitoring that helps to identify cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, the technology… read more here.
Keywords: diffractive optical; sensor; arterial pulse; pulse wave ... See more keywords
Liquid-Crystal Polarization Volume Gratings Technology and its Applications in Diffractive Optical Waveguides Systems for Augmented Reality
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DOI: 10.1109/jstqe.2023.3340221
Abstract: Polarization volume gratings (PVGs) have emerged as a promising grating technology due to their exceptional diffraction properties. In recent years, PVGs have demonstrated vast potential for various optical applications, particularly in augmented reality (AR) applications.… read more here.
Keywords: technology; optical waveguides; augmented reality; polarization volume ... See more keywords