Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Patent
1992-04-14
1994-03-29
Arnold, Bruce Y.
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
359245, 359254, 359298, 359315, 359320, 385 17, 385 20, 385 33, G02F 103, G02F 133, G02B 626
Patent
active
052990540
ABSTRACT:
An optical medium, which may be nonlinear, is provided with a matrix of conductors ("select lines") parallel to a face (planar surface) of the optical medium. The select lines are preferably superconductive, and are arranged in a two offset planar, preferably orthogonal sets. Adjacent pairs of select lines in both sets of select lines define discrete volumes, or "cells" within the optical medium. Light directed through the cells is refracted at angles determined by the quiescent optical properties of the optical medium, and may be "steered" to different angles by current passing through the select lines.
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Arnold Bruce Y.
Lester Evelyn A.
PetroLaser, Inc.
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