Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-22
2008-07-22
Thompson, Timothy J (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S290000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07403324
ABSTRACT:
A spatial light modulator has an array of reflective surfaces of deflectable mirror plates. For improving the reflectivity of the mirror plates, layers that are preferably transmissive to visible light are provided on the reflective surfaces of the mirror plates. The layers may have different thicknesses and/or refractive indices to the visible light to optimize the reflectivity of the mirror plates.
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Brady III W. James
Telecky , Jr. Frederick J.
Texas Instruments Incorporated
Thompson Timothy J
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