Optical: systems and elements – Polarization without modulation – Polarization variation over surface of the medium
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-22
2009-12-08
Pritchett, Joshua L (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Polarization without modulation
Polarization variation over surface of the medium
C359S485050
Reexamination Certificate
active
07630132
ABSTRACT:
A polarization control device includes a support substrate on which a metal compound structure is formed. The metal compound structure is formed with at least two metal fine structures arranged periodically in a range equal to or smaller than a wavelength of an incident light.
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Fukuda Hiroaki
Itoh Izumi
Sangu Suguru
Takada Masato
Takahashi Jun-ichi
Cooper & Dunham LLP
Pritchett Joshua L
Ricoh & Company, Ltd.
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