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Quantum dot light modulator and apparatus including the same

US11204514B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2018
Grant dateDec 21, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F2202/36
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided is a quantum dot (QD) light modulator and an apparatus including the QD light modulator. The QD light modulator may include a QD-containing layer including QDs having light-emission characteristics, a refractive index change layer arranged adjacent to the QD-containing layer, and a reflector arranged facing the QD-containing layer. The refractive index change layer may include a carrier density change area in which a carrier density changes, and the carrier density change area may be arranged adjacent to the QD-containing layer. The light-emission characteristics of the QD-containing layer may be modulated according to a change in a property of the refractive index change layer. The QD light modulator may further include a nano-antenna structure arranged on the QD-containing layer.

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