Linear actuator

A linear actuator, comprising:

• a movable element;
• a stationary element;
• a magnetic drive mechanism, configured to linearly move the movable element in a first direction with respect to the stationary element;
• and
• a damper member, arranged between the movable element and the stationary element;
• wherein,
• the magnetic drive mechanism comprises:
• a coil holder, arranged on one side of the movable element and the stationary element;
• a coil, supported by a coil supporting unit of the coil holder;
• a first yoke, arranged on the other side of the movable element and the stationary element;
• and
• a first permanent magnet, held by the first yoke and facing the coil in a second direction crossing the first direction, and
• the damper member is interposed between the first yoke and the coil holder,
• wherein the damper member is fixed to portions where the coil holder and the first yoke face each other in the second direction.