Polarization Volume Gratings for Near-Eye Displays and Novel Photonic Devices

Abstract

Liquid crystal-based reflective polarization volume grating (PVG), also known as a linear Bragg–Berry phase optical element or a member of volume Bragg gratings (VBGs), is a functional planar structure with patterned orientation of optical axis. Due to the strong polarization selectivity, nearly 100% diffraction efficiency, large diffraction angle, and simple fabrication process, PVGs have found potential applications in novel photonic devices and emerging near-eye displays. In this review paper, we describe the operation principles, discuss the optical properties, present the fabrication methods, and provide promising applications of PVGs for near-eye displays and novel photonic devices.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2020
Source ID
10.3390/cryst10070561

Entities

People

  • Jianghao Xiong
  • Kun Yin
  • Shin-Tson Wu
  • Tao Zhan
  • Ziqian He

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Materials science
  • Physics

Readers

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.