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MEMS-based programmable reflective slit mask for multi-object spectroscopy

Nico de Rooij, Michael David Canonica, Wilfried Noell

Multi-object spectroscopy is a powerful tool for space and ground-based telescopes for the study of the formation of galaxies. This technique requires a programmable slit mask for astronomical object selection. We are developing MEMS-based programmable ref ...

Spie-Int Soc Optical Engineering, Po Box 10, Bellingham, Wa 98227-0010 Usa2011

A Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) based bimorph actuator for high speed laser beam manipulation

Hannes Bleuler, Reymond Clavel, Ricardo Pérez Suárez

High-speed laser manipulation is a key technology in applications such as fast optical switches for coupling light into optical fibres, 2D beam steering for optical scanners, laser printers or 2D sensors. A novel design of a Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) ...

Spie-Int Soc Optical Engineering, Po Box 10, Bellingham, Wa 98227-0010 Usa2011

In this study, we present the results and implications of an experimental study into the effect of gold-ion implantation on the actuation performance of ionic-type conducting polymer actuators, represented here by cantilevered tri-layer polypyrrole (PPy) a ...

Elsevier2011

This thesis presents the design and microfabrication technology of a tip-tilt, 2 degree of freedom "mirror system" made out of Silicon On Insulator (SOI) wafers with two movable mirrors that have diameter of 10 mm. The system was intended for precise beam ...

EPFL2011

Multilayer Dielectric Elastomer Actuators with Ion Implanted Electrodes

Herbert Shea, Muhamed Niklaus, Samin Akbari

We present the design, fabrication process and characterization of multilayer miniaturized polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-based dielectric elastomer diaphragm actuators. The conductive stretchable electrodes are obtained by lowenergy metal ion implantation. T ...

Spie-Int Soc Optical Engineering, Po Box 10, Bellingham, Wa 98227-0010 Usa2011

Arrays of 100μm x 100μm dielectric elastomer actuators to strain the single cells

Herbert Shea, Samin Akbari

Dielectric Elastomer Actuators (DEA) are compliant devices capable of generating large percentage strains with sub-second response times. Miniaturizing DEAs is challenging principally because of the need for mu m-scale compliant electrodes. Employing low-e ...

Elsevier Science, Reg Sales Off, Customer Support Dept, 655 Ave Of The Americas, New York, Ny 10010 Usa2011

Elastomer Composites for Actuator Applications

Martin Molberg

Dielectric elastomers are highly promising as functional materials for the rapidly developing field of flexible actuator and generator technology. They offer a unique combination of low densities and large reversible deformations of up to more than 100% in ...

EPFL2010

Arrays of EAP micro-actuators for single-cell stretching applications

Herbert Shea, Samin Akbari

Mechanical stimuli are critical for the development and maintenance of most tissues such as muscles, cartilage, bones and blood vessels. The commercially available cell culture systems replicating the in vivo environment are typically based on simple membr ...

Spie-Int Soc Optical Engineering, Po Box 10, Bellingham, Wa 98227-0010 Usa2010

Reliable MEMS Actuators for Driving Large Microsystems

Nicolas Bernard Golay

Nowadays many consumer electronic devices are using small engines (micromotors). Thanks to technological innovation, the components can be imbedded into numerous portable systems. The key factors for a nomadic integration are: reduction of power consumptio ...

EPFL2010

Realization and Characterization of MEMS-Based Programmable Slit Mask for Multi-Object Spectroscopy

Nico de Rooij, Michael David Canonica, Wilfried Noell

Multi-object spectroscopy (MOS) is a powerful tool for space and ground-based telescopes for studying the formation of galaxies. This technique requires a programmable slit mask for astronomical object selection. A first sample of MEMS-based programmable r ...

Spie-Int Soc Optical Engineering, Po Box 10, Bellingham, Wa 98227-0010 Usa2010