Development and characterization of piezoelectrically actuated corner cube retroreflectors for applications in free-space optical sensor network

Jiyu Won, Youngjin Oh, Jongcheol Park, Jae Young Park, Min Sik Jo, Donghyun Kim

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Abstract

In this paper, we report the development of an optical sensor network (OSN) based on piezoelectrically actuated corner cube retroreflectors (PA-CCRs). PA-CCRs were fabricated by microelectromechanical systems processes and assembled by aligning horizontally actuated mirrors and vertical side walls in a holder, which allows mass production. Fabricated PA-CCRs showed a tilting angle by more than 1.5 deg at 5 V bias voltage. A 3 dB cutoff frequency was measured to be in the range of 3.5 kHz. To show the feasilbility, an OSN was established based on fabricated PA-CCRs for on-off keying passive transmission links. The results demonstrated data transmission at a rate up to 5 kb/s.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2315-2321
Number of pages7
JournalApplied Optics
Volume51
Issue number13
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012 May 1

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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