Adaptive Micro-Optics and Tunable Lenses for Miniaturized Imaging Systems
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "A1: Optical MEMS and Photonic Microsystems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: adaptive tunable lenses; Alvarez lenses; liquid lenses; dielectric eelastomer; imaging systems
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce this Special Issue focused on the rapidly advancing field of adaptive micro-optics and tunable lenses for miniaturized imaging systems. The relentless drive towards device miniaturization in areas such as medical endoscopy, mobile photography, drones, and augmented reality demands a paradigm shift from traditional, rigid optics. This issue will explore groundbreaking research on liquid lenses, MEMS-based mirrors, metasurfaces, Alvarez lenses, and other tunable optical technologies that enable dynamic control over focus, zoom, and aberration correction within severe size and power constraints. We invite contributions on novel device design, fabrication techniques, actuation mechanisms, system integration, and cutting-edge applications. Our goal is to compile a collection of high-quality papers that highlight the latest innovations and chart the future course of intelligent, compact imaging solutions. We look forward to your valuable submissions.
Dr. Yang Cheng
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- adaptive micro-optics
- tunable lenses
- liquid lenses
- MEMS-based mirrors
- metalens
- Alvarez lenses
- miniaturized imaging systems
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