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Polarization converter by patterned polarization grating

US9341855B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2013
Grant dateMay 17, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B27/285
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A polarization converter and polarization conversion systems are provided. The polarization converter and polarization conversion systems include a patterned polarization grating with left hand and right hand polarization grating domains. The polarization grating domains are configured to diffract incident non-polarized light into beams having left and right circular polarization states.

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