Electro-optical measurement of hysteresis in interferometric...

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2008-04-15

2008-04-15

Lee, Andrew Hwa S. (Department: 2886)

Optics: measuring and testing

By light interference

Having partially reflecting plates in series

C356S506000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11073295

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus for testing interferometric modulators. The interferometric modulators may be tested by applying a time-varying voltage stimulus and measuring the resulting reflectivity from the modulators.

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