Controllable optical periodic surface filter

Details Controllable optical periodic surface filter Controllable optical periodic surface filter

1995-05-30

2000-02-22

Epps, Georgia

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave temporal modulation

359248, G02F 103

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ABSTRACT:
Generally and in one form of the invention this is a periodic surface filter comprising at least one element at a surface of the filter and electronic controls to change the optical characteristics of the element. Other methods and devices are disclosed.

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