Reflective polarizer display

Details Reflective polarizer display Reflective polarizer display

1995-03-10

1998-10-27

Shafer, Ricky D.

Optical: systems and elements

Polarization without modulation

Polarizarion by dichroism

359495, 359497, 359498, 349 62, 349 96, 362 19, G02B 530, G02B 2728

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ABSTRACT:
A brightness enhanced reflective polarizer includes a reflective polarizer and a structured surface material.

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