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Providing a pattern of polarization

US7697117B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2007
Grant dateApr 13, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B27/286
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A polarization pattern assembly produces a polarization pattern. In an embodiment, a polarization pattern assembly includes a frame that supports a polarization pane in a central region of the frame. The polarization pane changes the polarization direction of light incident upon the polarization pane. Different polarization patterns in a pupil of a polarized illuminator can be generated.

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