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Liquid crystal cell that resists degradation from exposure to radiation

US7184109B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2003
Grant dateFeb 27, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/1333
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention involve UV resistant liquid crystal cells. One embodiment of the invention is to increase the volume of the liquid crystal material that is stored inside the cell. For example, trenches may be used to provide reservoirs that hold the additional liquid crystal material. The inventive cell can be used as a SLM in photolithographic imaging systems.

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