Linear electrostatic modulator

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1995-09-01

1997-08-26

Anderson, Bruce

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave temporal modulation

G02B 2600

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056615930

ABSTRACT:
A plurality of reflective conductors (28) are affixed to an insulating substrate (12). Each reflective conductor (28) overlaps and is separated from a first electrode (18) affixed to the substrate (12) thereby forming a plurality of capacitive pixel elements (32). Each capacitive pixel element (32) is electrically connected to a respective thin film transistor (40) to assist in controlling the potential difference applied to the pixel element (32). Varying each potential difference varies separation between the reflective conductor (28) and first electrode (18) thereby phase modulating a wavefront incident thereon. Thin film transistors (40) are formed on the substrate (12).

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Engle, Craig D. Electrostatic Light Valve System Configuration, U.S. application No. 08/515,808, filing date Aug. 16, 1995.

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