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Electrically controlled optical elements and method

US9594263B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2015
Grant dateMar 14, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F2203/07
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The effective focal length of an optical system can be electronically controlled using switchable wave plates in conjunction with polarized light.

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