SBIR-STTR Award

Improved spatial light modulators are needed to implement many of optical computing schemes. This project will develop a high-resolution, high-speed, spatial light modulator employing a zero-order, diffractive relief "AZTEC" structure. The device will be expected to attain a pixel diameter of 10 microns or less and could be configured to be addressed optically or electrically and to operate in either binary or analog mode.

Potential Commercial Applications:
The AZTEC modulator can be incorporated into holographic stereogram printers currently being developed to increase production capacity and image quality. Additionally, the modulator can be used in optical computing, optical interconnects, video projection, and image processing.

___(NOTE: Note: no official Abstract exists of this Phase II projects. Abstract is modified by idi from relevant Phase I data. The specific Phase II work statement and objectives may differ)___ Improved spatial light modulators are needed to implement many of optical computing schemes. This project will develop a high-resolution, high-speed, spatial light modulator employing a zero-order, diffractive relief "AZTEC" structure. The device will be expected to attain a pixel diameter of 10 microns or less and could be configured to be addressed optically or electrically and to operate in either binary or analog mode.

Potential Commercial Applications:
The AZTEC modulator can be incorporated into holographic stereogram printers currently being developed to increase production capacity and image quality. Additionally, the modulator can be used in optical computing, optical interconnects, video projection, and image processing.