GEL-CONTAINING ACTIVE FLUIDIC OPTICAL ELEMENT

Organization Name

Inventor(s)

Renate Eva Klementine Landig of Kirkland WA (US)

Nagi Hosni Elabbasi of Southborough MA (US)

Andrew John Ouderkirk of Kirkland WA (US)

GEL-CONTAINING ACTIVE FLUIDIC OPTICAL ELEMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18149594 titled 'GEL-CONTAINING ACTIVE FLUIDIC OPTICAL ELEMENT

The abstract describes a patent application for a fluidic optical element that utilizes a bilayer structure consisting of a fluid layer and a gel layer, with a primary electrode on top. The interface between the fluid and gel layers can be manipulated using dielectrophoresis to control the optical response to light.

The fluidic optical element consists of a bilayer structure with a fluid layer and a gel layer.
A primary electrode is positioned over the bilayer to manipulate the interface between the fluid and gel layers.
Dielectrophoresis is used to control the optical response of the bilayer to incident light.
The technology allows for precise manipulation of the optical properties of the element.
This innovation has potential applications in optical devices, sensors, and displays.

Potential Applications: - Optical devices - Sensors - Displays

Problems Solved: - Precise control of optical response - Manipulation of interface between fluid and gel layers

Benefits: - Enhanced optical performance - Versatile applications in various industries

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Optical Devices: Commercial Uses and Market Implications This technology could be utilized in the development of advanced optical devices for various commercial applications, including high-performance sensors, cutting-edge displays, and innovative optical systems. The market implications include potential growth in the optical technology sector and increased demand for customizable optical solutions.

Questions about Fluidic Optical Element: 1. How does dielectrophoresis impact the optical response of the bilayer? 2. What are the key advantages of using a bilayer structure in optical elements?

Original Abstract Submitted

A fluidic optical element includes a bilayer having a fluid layer and a gel layer directly overlying the fluid layer, and a primary electrode disposed over a surface of the bilayer. The geometry of an interface between the fluid layer and the gel layer and hence the optical response of the bilayer to incident light may be manipulated using the principle of dielectrophoresis.