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Microlens array, method for manufacturing microlens array, electro-optical device and electronic apparatus

US9477015B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2014
Grant dateOct 25, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/8063
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A microlens array includes a cell, and P lenses (P is an integer of 4 or more) arranged in the cell, in which the apexes of the P lenses are arranged such that symmetry is at least partially broken, when viewed in plan view. In this way, it is possible to suppress diffraction caused by regularity in the lens shape in the cell. Accordingly, it is possible to realize a microlens with a high utilization efficiency of light.

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