MEMS focus control and spherical aberration correction for multilayer optical discs

Sarah J. Lukes; David L. Dickensheets

doi:10.1117/12.910632

15 February 2012 MEMS focus control and spherical aberration correction for multilayer optical discs

Proceedings Volume 8252, MOEMS and Miniaturized Systems XI; 82520L (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.910632
Event: SPIE MOEMS-MEMS, 2012, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

We present the use of a large-stroke deformable membrane mirror at 45° incidence to achieve a very compact optical system capable of fast multi-layer focusing in an optical disc unit. The MEMS mirror replaces a lens translation mechanism and liquid crystal compensator, resulting in a single optical element to control both focus depth and compensation of attendant focus-dependent spherical aberration. We outline the membrane optical requirements in terms of stroke and aberration compensation required for multi-layer focusing for current DVD and BD standards. We demonstrate an adjustable range of at least 1.6 μm peak wavefront spherical aberration correction at a membrane displacement of 7 μm, which should be sufficient capability for quadruple layer BDXL™ discs.

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Sarah J. Lukes and David L. Dickensheets "MEMS focus control and spherical aberration correction for multilayer optical discs", Proc. SPIE 8252, MOEMS and Miniaturized Systems XI, 82520L (15 February 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.910632

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