Multi-layer light modulator

Details Multi-layer light modulator Multi-layer light modulator

2007-08-01

2009-02-17

Mack, Ricky L (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave temporal modulation

C359S296000, C399S131000, C345S084000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07492497

ABSTRACT:
A light modulator comprises a plurality of discrete variable transmission electro-optic layers arranged so that light will pass successively through the plurality of layers; the light modulator has a higher transmission range than any of the individual electro-optic layers separately.

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