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High speed beam steering

US7633671B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2007
Grant dateDec 15, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F2203/24
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The use of spatial light modulators to steer light beams is disclosed. A dual frequency liquid crystal spatial light modulator can be controlled so as to form a blazed phase grating thereon that effects desire deflection of incident light.

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