Fabry-perot etalons and tunable filters made using liquid...

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2005-01-11

2005-01-11

Parker, Kenneth (Department: 2871)

Liquid crystal cells, elements and systems

Liquid crystal optical element

Liquid crystal etalon

C349S123000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06842217

ABSTRACT:
Fabry-Perot etalons including a layer of liquid crystal between the reflective surfaces are disclosed. Application of an electric field to the liquid crystal layer changes the effective refractive index of the liquid crystal layer, making the device tunable.

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