Title :
Spatial Light Modulators with Integrated Phase Masks for Holographic Data Storage
Author :
O´Callaghan, Michael J. ; McNeil, John R. ; Walker, Chris ; Handschy, Mark
Author_Institution :
Displaytech, Inc., Longmont, CO
Abstract :
A phase mask formed as a planarized relief structure within a few microns of the pixel plane of a ferroelectric liquid crystal SLM eliminates the DC Fourier-plane hotspot, eliminating the need for precision-aligned relay optics
Keywords :
ferroelectric liquid crystals; holographic storage; integrated optics; liquid crystal devices; masks; spatial light modulators; DC Fourier-plane hotspot; ferroelectric liquid crystal; holographic data storage; integrated phase masks; phase mask; pixel plane; planarized relief structure; spatial light modulators; Brightness; Fourier transforms; Holographic optical components; Holography; Image storage; Lenses; Memory; Optical modulation; Phase modulation; Relays;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Data Storage Topical Meeting, 2006
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9494-1
DOI :
10.1109/ODS.2006.1632706
