Tunable thin film optical devices and fabrication methods...

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2006-02-21

2006-02-21

Chowdhury, Tarifur R. (Department: 2871)

Liquid crystal cells, elements and systems

Particular structure

Interconnection of plural cells in series

C349S084000, C349S113000, C349S198000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07002646

ABSTRACT:
Thin film structures include electro-optic materials and transparent conducting materials which are combined to fabricate vertical optical devices. The electro-optic materials are responsive to an electric field to change an optical characteristic. For example, a modulator can be fabricated by making a dielectric mirror from such materials by alternating the electro-optic material with the transparent conducting material. The mirror reflection band can then be tuned by applying an electric field between the transparent conducting layers.

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