Refractive boundary elements, devices, and materials

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2006-12-01

2009-02-17

Pritchett, Joshua L (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Polarization without modulation

By relatively adjustable superimposed or in series polarizers

C359S494010

Reexamination Certificate

active

07492519

ABSTRACT:
An optical device includes an interface between two or more media. The refractive indices, orientations of media, and alignment relative to a propagating wave define a refractive boundary at which reflections may be reduced or eliminated, and at which, for certain incident angles, rays may be refracted on the same side of the normal as the incident ray.

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