Project Title:

High-Resolution, High-Speed, Spatial Light Modulator

92-1-06.06-8321                                                   NAS02-13784
High-Resolution, High-Speed, Spatial Light
     Modulator
New Light Industries, Limited
3610 South Harrison Road
Spokane, WA  99204
Stephen P. McGrew                                    (509-456-8321)

Abstract:

     Improved spatial light modulators are needed to implement
many of optical computing schemes. This project will develop a
high-resolution, high-speed, spatial light modulator employing a
zero-order, diffractive relief "AZTEC" structure. The device will
be expected to attain a pixel diameter of 10 microns or less and
could be configured to be addressed optically or electrically and
to operate in either binary or analog mode.

Potential Commercial Application:

Potential Commercial Applications:  The AZTEC modulator can be
incorporated into holographic stereogram printers currently being
developed to increase production capacity and image quality.
Additionally, the modulator can be used in optical computing,
optical interconnects, video projection, and image processing.

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