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Spatial light modulator using phase-change matertals with improved fill factor

US11187891B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2018
Grant dateNov 30, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F2203/11
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A spatial light modulator includes a substrate, a phase change material cell on the substrate, the phase change material cell including an electrical heater on the substrate, an optical reflector layer on the electrical heater, and a phase change material layer on the optical reflector layer.

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