Liquid Crystal Spatial Light Modulator Optimized for Diffractive Readout.

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to the field of optical signal processing apparatus, and more specifically to a spatial light modulator whose construction is optimized for diffractive readout. Two dimensional spatial light modulators are devices which allow control of an optical wavefront for processing or imaging operations. These devices, often called light valves, have potential for application in large screen display systems, including missile guidance and robotic vision systems. Listed below are several articles which describe their construction and operation.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 24, 1986
Accession Number
ADD012537

Entities

People

  • David Armitage

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Air Force

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Construction
  • Crystals
  • Display Systems
  • Flat Panel Displays
  • Guidance
  • Inventions
  • Liquid Crystals
  • Modulators
  • Optical Modulators
  • Signal Processing
  • Two Dimensional
  • Wavefronts

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Robotics and Automation.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • Autonomy