Elecronically tunable optical periodic surface filters with an a

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1995-05-30

1997-04-08

Epps, Georgia Y.

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave temporal modulation

G02F 103

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056193653

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. The surface filter comprising and electronically tunable electro-optic material to alter the resonant frequency of the element.

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