Review of Liquid Crystal Spatial Light Modulators at Thales Research & Technology;Technology and Applications

  • Published : 2002.09.30

Abstract

Liquid Crystal Spatial Light Modulators (LC-SLMs) provide many interesting applications in laser optics and opto-el ectronic systems, in addition to displays. Among them, three topics developed at Thales Research & Technology are reviewed: wavefront correction for laser beam control, microwave processing in radar systems and holography for TN-LCDs viewing angle compensation.

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