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Chromatic light separator and picture projector using a chromatic light separator

US5546200A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 1993
Grant dateAug 13, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N9/3105
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This invention concerns chromatic light separators, and is particularly intended to reduce their dimensions. A chromatic separator in accordance with the invention contains at least two selective wave length mirrors. According to one characteristic of the invention, the two selective mirrors are nested holographic mirrors. The invention is particularly suitable for three-color rear-projection type picture projectors using liquid crystal screens.

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