Low fill factor wire grid polarizer and method of use

Details Low fill factor wire grid polarizer and method of use Low fill factor wire grid polarizer and method of use

2004-09-23

2008-08-19

Allen, Stephone B. (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Polarization without modulation

Polarization variation over surface of the medium

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07414784

ABSTRACT:
In an example embodiment, a wire grid polarizer includes a plurality of parallel conductors having a pitch (P), a width (W), and a height (H). In example embodiments, a fill-factor (W/P) is greater than approximately 0.18 and less than approximately 0.25. In another example embodiment, a display system includes a light source and a light-valve. The display system also includes a wire grid polarizer that includes a plurality of parallel conductors having a pitch (P), a width (W), and a height (H). In example embodiments, a fill-factor (W/P) is greater than approximately 0.18 and less than approximately 0.25.

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