Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft einen Resonatorspiegel mit einem Sättigbaren Absorber für eine Laserwellenlänge λ L , der aus einer Schichtfolge mehrerer Halbleiterschichten auf einem Substrat (1) aufgebaut ist, wobei auf einer Oberfläche des Substrates (1) ein Bragg- Reflektor (2) aufgewachsenen ist, welcher aus einer Vielzahl alternierend angeordneter Schichten aus einem ersten Material (4) mit einem Brechungsindex n H und aus einem zweiten Material (5) mit einem dem gegenüber niedrigeren Brechungsindex n L besteht. Sie ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß auf dem Bragg-Reflektor (2) eine Dreifach-Schicht (3) aufgewachsen ist, bei der eine Einfach-Quantenschicht (6) innerhalb von zwei Schichten (4' und 4'' oder 5' und 5'') außerhalb eines Intensitätsminimums für die Laserstrahlung λ L eingelagert ist und die Dreifach-Schicht zusammen optisch dick ist.
Abstract:
An optical wavelength converting device is provided with a LiTaO 3 substrate, a plurality of inverted-polarization layers periodically arranged in an upper surface of the LiTaO 3 substrate, and an optical waveguide crossing the inverted-polarization layers. The upper surface of the LiTaO 3 substrate is directed toward a -X-crystal axis direction. The inverted-polarization layers are formed by exchanging Ta + ions of the LiTaO 3 substrate for H + ions. The substrate is formed by cutting out LiTaO 3 crystal along a plane inclined to the C-crystal axis towards the X-crystal axis. The spontaneous polarization is directed in a +C-crystal axis direction. The optical waveguide is formed by exchanging Ta + ions of the LiTaO 3 substrate and the inverted-polarization layers for H + ions to set a refractive index of the optical waveguide higher than that of the LiTaO 3 substrate. The optical waveguide extends in a -Y-crystal axis direction. Fundamental waves polarized in a transverse electric mode induce electric field directed in ±Y-crystal axis directions and are converted into second harmonic waves in the optical waveguide.
Abstract:
Ein Lichtmodulator oder Lichtschalter mit veränderbarer Durchlässigkeit, welcher zwei aus Dielektrikum-Schichten mit mindestens zweierlei Brechungsindizes bestehende Spiegel (3, 5) und zwischen den beiden einen Aktivstoff (4) enthält, wobei zwei stromleitende Schichten (2, 6) - zu jedem Spiegel eine - vorgesehen sind, und die Durchlässigkeit der Vorrichtung durch Niederspannung verändert werden kann. Der Lichtmodulator oder Lichtschalter wird mindestens zum Teil auf vakuumtechnischem Wege hergestellt.
Abstract:
A light-emitting device includes a light-emitting element including an epitaxial structure and a DBR. The DBR includes first and second reflective units. The first reflective unit includes first reflective structures. The second reflective unit includes second reflective structures. Each of the first and second reflective structures has first and second material layers. The first material layer of each of the first reflective structures has an optical thickness different from that of the first material layer of each of the second reflective structures. The second material layer of each of the first reflective structures has an optical thickness different from that of the second material layer of each of the second reflective structures. In each of the first and second reflective structures, the first material layer has a refractive index different from that of the second material layer.
Abstract:
Various of the disclosed embodiments incorporate wavelength-shifting (WLS) materials to facilitate high data rate communication. Some embodiments employ a waveguide incorporating such WLS materials to receive a wireless signal from a source. The signal may be, e.g., in the optical or ultraviolet ranges, facilitating a ˜10 Gbps data rate. Because the WLS material is sensitive in all directions, the source may be isotropic or wide-angled. The WLS material may be shaped into one or more “bands” that may cover an object, e.g., a head-mounted display. A detector may be coupled with the bands to receive the wavelength-shifted signal and to recover the original signal from the source. The WLS material may be modified to improve the waveguide retention, e.g., by incorporating layers of material having a different reflection coefficient or a Bragg reflector.
Abstract:
An optical filter comprising a first distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) layer, a second DBR layer, and an intrinsic semiconductor layer positioned between the first DBR layer and the second DBR layer, with the intrinsic semiconductor layer providing a passband wavelength for the optical filter based on a carrier density of the intrinsic semiconductor layer.
Abstract:
An electrochromic system and method for controlling photochromic darkening of an electrochromic device, the system including an EC device, a control unit, a voltage detector, and a power supply. The EC device includes a working electrode, a counter electrode, a solid-state polymer electrolyte disposed therebetween, and a Bragg reflector configured to selectively reflect UV radiation away from the working electrode. The control unit is configured to control a sweep voltage applied between the working and counter electrodes, such that the sweep voltage is applied when an open circuit voltage (OCV) between the working and counter electrodes is less than a threshold voltage.
Abstract:
In aspects of the invention, wavelength conversion element has a harmonic generation portion and a parametric oscillation portion. The harmonic generation portion generates a harmonic of laser light output from a laser light source. The parametric oscillation portion generates signal light and idler light from the harmonic generated by the harmonic generation portion. In some aspects of the invention, electrodes and a first voltage control portion control the intensity of the harmonic generated by the harmonic generation portion. A first FBG (Fiber Bragg Grating) and a second FBG cause resonance of signal light output from the parametric oscillation portion. A piezo tube and a second voltage control portion change the resonance frequency of the first FBG and the second FBG.
Abstract:
Various reflective display pixels are provided. In one embodiment, among others, a reflective display pixel for modulating the return of incident visible light is provided that includes one or more stacked cells. Each cell includes a fluid containing a light absorbing medium capable of absorbing incident light in at least one specified wavelength band for that cell and a light returning medium capable of selectively returning at least a portion of the light within the specified wavelength band for that cell. In other embodiments, each cell includes a fluid containing a light absorbing medium capable of absorbing incident light in at least one specified wavelength band for that cell and a light returning medium capable of selectively returning at least a portion of visible light outside the specified wavelength band for that cell.
Abstract:
A variable light transmission device and projection display apparatus which does not generate vibrations and noises but is superior in light blocking property to a variable aperture using polymer-dispersed liquid crystal and can reduce a color change of a projected image as compared with a conventional variable aperture using liquid crystal. A variable light transmission device having: a pair of transparent substrates placed in parallel to each other; a multi-layer grating member disposed on one of opposing surfaces of the pair of transparent substrates, and transparent members having a multi-layer structure periodically placed to form a diffraction grating with a convex and concave section shape; liquid crystal interposed between the transparent substrates to bury the multi-layer grating member; and transparent electrodes for applying electric field to the liquid crystal.