Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-06
2007-11-06
Lester, Evelyn A. (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S295000, C359S846000, C359S872000, C359S883000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11228335
ABSTRACT:
A deformable mirror comprises i) an electrically insulative substrate having a substantially plane front face, ii) a first stage comprising at least two plane electrodes placed at chosen places on top of said front face of the substrate, iii) a first layer of electro-active material placed in contact with the front face of the electrodes of said first stage and adapted to be deformed locally under the action of a chosen local difference of electric potential, iv) an electrically conductive reflecting layer, defining a ground electrode connected to an electric ground and placed on top of the front face of said first electro-active layer, and v) first electric power supply circuits each connected, on the one hand, to said electric ground and, on the other hand, to at least one of the electrodes of said first stage in such a manner as to impose locally, on command, a chosen potential difference adapted to deform locally an area of the first electro-active layer placed substantially in line with said electrode.
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Lester Evelyn A.
Sughrue & Mion, PLLC
Thales
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