Polarizer with an array of tapered waveguides

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1994-08-26

1996-05-28

Gross, Anita Pellman

Optical: systems and elements

Holographic system or element

Using a hologram as an optical element

359 63, G02F 11335

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055217265

ABSTRACT:
The present invention includes a polarizer element and an array of tapered waveguides in substantial contact with the polarizer element. The tapered end of each of the waveguides extends outward from the polarizer element. Each of the waveguides has a light input surface adjacent the polarizer element and a light output surface distal from the light input surface. The area of the light input surface of each of the waveguides is greater than the area of its light output surface. Also, the waveguides in the array are separated by interstitial regions with a lower refractive index than the refractive index of the waveguides. The present improved polarizer may be used in display devices, such as projection display devices, off screen display devices, and direct view displays. Such displays are used in a wide range of applications including computer terminals, airplane cockpit displays, automotive instrument panels, televisions, and other devices that provide text, graphics, or video information.

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