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Surface micro-planarization for enhanced optical efficiency and pixel performance in SLM devices

US6908778B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 2, 2003
Grant dateJun 21, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/0841
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for enhancing the optical performance of a reflective spatial light modulator by micro-planarizing surfaces within the SLM, such as the reflective surface of each pixel, by gas-cluster-ion-beam bombardment.

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