Beam Steering via Arrayed Micromachines, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

The ability to steer and control the phase of light using arrays of micromachines would enable numerous technologies that hold the promise to revolutionize the fields of optics, telecommunications, astronomy, biology, medicine and additive fabrication, among many others. If the light-steering elements (e.g., micromirrors) within such arrays could each be independently directed over larger ranges, at high speeds, and with high pointing precision, existing applications would be dramatically improved and entirely new capabilities would be enabled. Such light-steering capabilities would open the doors to a flood of optical innovations that have been hindered by the limitations of present technologies. Improvements in array (i) pitch, (ii) fill-factor, (iii) aperture, and (iv) control would lead to further optical breakthrough applications. Such applications could include high-speed LIDAR, solid-state laser communications for drone and satellite constellations, AR/VR displays, dynamic laser manufacturing, and new optical-tweezer-based additive fabrication systems that assemble large numbers of particles simultaneously.

This Special Issue collects research papers, technical notes, communications, and review articles that discuss the latest advancements and future perspectives in the field of beam steering array technologies. It is our hope to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration in order to achieve progress for all involved. Contributions related to the design, characterization, microfabrication, control, and/or application of new micromirror arrays or other beam steering technologies are highly welcome.

We look forward to receiving your submissions.

Prof. Dr. Jonathan B. Hopkins
Dr. Robert M. Panas
Guest Editors

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