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Single Input Angle Illumination for Leaky Mode Devices ID: 2019-035

An innovative approach to simplify color display illumination using a single input angle for leaky mode devices.

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Technology Overview

This technology presents a novel method for illuminating leaky mode devices, specifically targeting color displays. By designing input coupling gratings and waveguide parameters meticulously, it enables the excitation of target waveguide modes using a single input angle. This approach, which leverages substrate illumination of input coupling gratings, offers significant improvements in fabrication ease and flexibility over traditional top-side coupling methods, facilitating efficient coupling of multiple colors into target waveguide modes.


Key Advantages

  • Simplifies the illumination process for leaky mode devices
  • Enables efficient coupling of red, green, and blue light using a single input angle
  • Improves fabrication ease and flexibility
  • Supports experimental validation for effective color display systems

Problems Addressed

  • Eliminates the need for multiple input angles to excite target waveguide modes
  • Addresses fabrication and efficiency challenges in traditional color display illumination methods

Market Applications

  • Color display systems for consumer electronics
  • Advanced optical devices requiring efficient color integration
  • Leaky mode device manufacturing and design

Additional Information

Technology ID: 2019-035
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Date Published: 28 March, 2025

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