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2004-06-16

2009-12-08

Stultz, Jessica T (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave temporal modulation

C359S292000, C359S016000, C359S291000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07630118

ABSTRACT:
Each pixel of a spatial light modulator comprises a movable mirror, a light sensitive element and control circuitry to drive an actuator set the movable mirror to a state determined by a signal received by the light sensitive element.

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