17726064. OPTICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
OPTICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Youngchul Leem of Uiwang-si (KR)
Jeongyub Lee of Yongin-si (KR)
Haesung Kim of Hwaseong-si (KR)
OPTICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17726064 titled 'OPTICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an optical device that uses a nanopattern layer made of a crystalline compound with a high refractive index to manipulate the phase delay of light in the visible light wavelength range. The nanopattern layer is grown using a selective epitaxial growth method and has a height of up to 2 μm, making it suitable for efficient manufacturing processes.
- The optical device uses a nanopattern layer made of a crystalline compound with a high refractive index.
- The nanopattern layer is grown using a selective epitaxial growth method.
- The height of the nanopattern layer is equal to or less than 2 μm.
- The optical device improves efficiency by manipulating the phase delay of light in the visible light wavelength range.
Potential Applications
This technology has potential applications in various fields, including:
- Optics and photonics research
- Display technology
- Optical communication systems
- Imaging devices
- Solar energy harvesting
Problems Solved
The technology addresses the following problems:
- Limited efficiency of optical devices in manipulating the phase delay of light
- Challenges in manufacturing optical devices with high refractive index materials
- Limitations in controlling the height of nanopattern layers for efficient manufacturing processes
Benefits
The technology offers the following benefits:
- Improved efficiency of optical devices in manipulating the phase delay of light
- Enhanced manufacturing process for optical devices with high refractive index materials
- Controlled height of nanopattern layers for efficient manufacturing processes
Original Abstract Submitted
An optical device forms a refractive index distribution for exhibiting a certain phase delay profile with respect to light in a visible light wavelength, and includes a nanopattern layer including a crystalline compound having a refractive index greater than 3 with respect to the light in the visible light wavelength band and a height equal to or less than 2 μm. The nanopattern layer may include the crystalline compound grown according to a selective epitaxial growth method, and accordingly, may have a height beneficial for a manufacturing process. Thus, the efficiency of the optical device may be improved.
