发明名称 |
Universal Polarization Converter |
摘要 |
A universal polarization converter is provided including a polarizer configured to receive unpolarized light. The polarizer is further configured to split the received unpolarized light into a first and second polarized state. At least two quarter wave phase retarders are configured to convert each of the first and second polarized states to opposite handed polarized beams. A cholesteric mirror is configured to combine the opposite handed polarized beams. In other embodiments, the cholesteric mirror may be replaced by a second polarizer and optional quarter wave retardation plate. Further embodiments may include a single polarization converter and multiple quarter wave retardation plates. |
申请公布号 |
US2016131920(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2016.05.12 |
申请号 |
US201514934271 |
申请日期 |
2015.11.06 |
申请人 |
Government of the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force |
发明人 |
Cook Gary |
分类号 |
G02B27/28;G02B5/30 |
主分类号 |
G02B27/28 |
代理机构 |
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代理人 |
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主权项 |
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地址 |
Wright-Patterson AFB OH US |