Polarization element, method for manufacturing the same, liquid crystal device, and electronic apparatus

摘要

A polarization element including a plurality of protection films, one of the plurality of protection films being provided on one of the plurality of metal thin wires. The plurality of metal thin wires includes a first metal thin wire, and a second metal thin wire adjacent to the first metal thin wire. The plurality of protection films includes a protection first film and a second protection film. A first mask is provided between the upper end of the first metal thin wire and the first protection film, and a second mask is provided between the upper end of the second metal thin wire and the second protection film. The first and second protection films form an air gap below the first mask.