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Gradient refractive index liquid crystal optical apparatus and image display apparatus

US9036101B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2014
Grant dateMay 19, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/294
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A gradient index liquid crystal optical apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a first substrate having a first face; a second substrate having a second face opposed to the first face of the first substrate; a liquid crystal layer sandwiched between the first substrate and the second substrate; a plurality of first electrodes provided on the first face of the first substrate, and arranged along a first direction; a plurality of second electrodes provided on the first face of the first substrate to correspond to the first electrodes, the plurality of second electrodes being arranged along the first direction; a plurality of third electrodes provided on the first face of the first substrate and arranged along the first direction; and a fourth electrode provided on the second face of the second substrate.

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