17959836. META-OPTICS AND ELECTRIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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META-OPTICS AND ELECTRIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jung-Hwan Song of Stanford CA (US)
Mark L. Brongersma of Stanford CA (US)
META-OPTICS AND ELECTRIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17959836 titled 'META-OPTICS AND ELECTRIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a meta-optics technology that includes a waveguide layer and a plurality of meta units. Each meta unit has a grating that diffracts incident light of a specific wavelength, a first electrode, a dielectric layer, and a second electrode. The dielectric constant and reflectance of the grating can be controlled by applying a voltage to the electrodes.
- The meta-optics technology includes a waveguide layer and meta units.
- Each meta unit has a grating, electrodes, and a dielectric layer.
- The grating diffracts incident light of a specific wavelength.
- The dielectric constant and reflectance of the grating can be controlled by applying a voltage.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Optical communication systems
- Display devices
- Photonic integrated circuits
- Optical sensors
- Holographic displays
Problems solved by this technology:
- Enables precise control of light diffraction and reflection
- Provides tunable optical properties
- Allows for dynamic manipulation of light waves
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced performance and functionality of optical devices
- Improved efficiency and accuracy in optical communication
- Flexibility in designing and optimizing optical systems
- Potential for miniaturization and integration of optical components
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a meta-optics including a waveguide layer including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; and a plurality of meta units provided on the waveguide layer, each meta unit of the plurality of meta units including a grating configured to diffract incident light of a predetermined wavelength, a first electrode provided under the grating, a dielectric layer provided over the grating, and a second electrode provided on the dielectric layer, wherein a dielectric constant of the grating and a reflectance of the grating with respect to incident light change based on a voltage applied to the first electrode and the second electrode.
