A review of liquid crystal spatial light modulators: devices and applications
Tsinghua University · University of the Witwatersrand
Abstract
Spatial light modulators, as dynamic flat-panel optical devices, have witnessed rapid development over the past two decades, concomitant with the advancements in micro- and opto-electronic integration technology. In particular, liquid-crystal spatial light modulator (LC-SLM) technologies have been regarded as versatile tools for generating arbitrary optical fields and tailoring all degrees of freedom beyond just phase and amplitude. These devices have gained significant interest in the nascent field of structured light in space and time, facilitated by their ease of use and real-time light manipulation, fueling both fundamental research and practical applications. Here we provide an overview of the key working…
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- 36.42
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- 100%
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- 263
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3Topics & keywords
- Spatial light modulator
- Holography
- Wavefront
- Light field
- Computer science
- Optical tweezers
- Optical modulator
- Optics