Method to improve an extinction ratio of an optical device
US7171068B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/356
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method to improve an extinction ratio of an optical device, the method includes positioning at least a majority of a plurality of micro-mirrors in an off-state position. A mirror assembly includes the plurality of micro-mirrors. The method also includes selectively positioning at least one of the plurality of micro-mirrors in an on-state position. In one particular embodiment, the at least one of the plurality of micro-mirrors positioned in the on-state position operates to improve an extinction ratio of an optical device.
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