Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240201557). SPATIAL LIGHT MODULATORS, METHODS OF OPERATING AND MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND APPARATUS INCLUDING SPATIAL LIGHT MODULATOR simplified abstract
SPATIAL LIGHT MODULATORS, METHODS OF OPERATING AND MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND APPARATUS INCLUDING SPATIAL LIGHT MODULATOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Junghyun Park of Suwon-si (KR)
Byunggil Jeong of Suwon-si (KR)
SPATIAL LIGHT MODULATORS, METHODS OF OPERATING AND MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND APPARATUS INCLUDING SPATIAL LIGHT MODULATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240201557 titled 'SPATIAL LIGHT MODULATORS, METHODS OF OPERATING AND MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND APPARATUS INCLUDING SPATIAL LIGHT MODULATOR
The abstract describes a spatial light modulator with a substrate, a blocking layer with holes to prevent heat transfer, lower and upper reflective layers, and a cavity layer between the reflective layers.
- The spatial light modulator includes a substrate, blocking layer, lower reflective layer, upper reflective layer, and cavity layer.
- The blocking layer has holes to block heat transfer from the upper reflective layer to the substrate.
Potential Applications:
- Optical devices
- Projection systems
- Holographic displays
Problems Solved:
- Preventing heat transfer in spatial light modulators
- Enhancing performance and durability of optical devices
Benefits:
- Improved thermal management
- Enhanced device efficiency
- Extended device lifespan
Commercial Applications:
- Display technology industry
- Optical equipment manufacturing
- Research and development in photonics
Prior Art:
- Researchers can explore patents related to spatial light modulators, thermal management in optical devices, and reflective layer technologies.
Frequently Updated Research:
- Ongoing studies on thermal insulation materials for optical devices
- Advancements in reflective layer coatings for improved performance
Questions about Spatial Light Modulators: 1. How do spatial light modulators differ from traditional light modulators?
- Spatial light modulators manipulate light spatially, while traditional light modulators control light intensity.
2. What are the key factors influencing the efficiency of spatial light modulators?
- Efficiency is influenced by the reflectivity of the layers, thermal management, and the design of the device.
Original Abstract Submitted
a spatial light modulator includes a substrate, a blocking layer provided on one surface of the substrate, a lower reflective layer provided on the blocking layer, an upper reflective layer facing the lower reflective layer, and a cavity layer provided between the upper reflective layer and the lower reflective layer, where the blocking layer includes a plurality of holes configured to block heat transferred from the upper reflective layer to the substrate.
