Optical element having a diffractive layer and a relief pattern with concave and convex portions
US7972017B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B5/1861
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical element, includes: a diffractive functional layer which diffracts at least part of incident light; and a grid formed on a first surface of the diffractive functional layer, the grid including a plurality of fine wires and having a polarization separation function; wherein the optical element reflects a part of the incident light while transmitting another part of the incident light, the first surface of the diffractive functional layer including: a plurality of first regions; a plurality of second regions, a height thereof relative to a second surface of the diffractive functional layer being different from that of the first regions, the second surface being an opposite surface to the first surface; and a step provided at a border between the first regions and the second regions.
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