Method and device for modulating light with multiple electrodes

Details Method and device for modulating light with multiple electrodes Method and device for modulating light with multiple electrodes

2011-01-18

2011-01-18

Lester, Evelyn A. (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave temporal modulation

C359S291000, C359S292000, C359S295000, C359S298000, C359S318000, C345S108000, C348S771000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07872792

ABSTRACT:
Improvements in an interferometric modulator that has a cavity defined by two walls.

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