摘要:
Acousto-optic and ultrasonic devices are described which are dependent for their operation on certain germanium-containing compositions of the chalcogenide family of glasses. The acoustooptic devices made from these glasses exhibit high efficiencies when compared to those of devices constructed of earlier materials. The ultrasonic devices exhibit acoustic losses comparable to those of devices made from fused silica.
摘要:
An adjustable holder for optical elements, for use with lasers, exhibits excellent mechanical stability, which is achieved by employment of a beam bent within its elastic limit, to support the optical element. Orientation of the element is then achieved by introducing torsion into the beam, as well as by varying the amount of bending.
摘要:
The light modulator is comprised of a nematic liquid crystal composition of p-acyloxybenzylidene anils and means for applying an electric field across the composition.
摘要:
A high-speed optical modulator comprised of a fluid oscillator having first and second output channels and means for alternately switching a fluid stream into the first and second output channels. The first output channel serves as part of an optical prism, and air and liquid are alternately present in the first output channel to provide different indices of refraction so that light passing through the optical prism is alternately partially and totally reflected.
摘要:
This disclosure is directed to articles of manufacture, chiefly display devices, containing encapsulated cholesteric liquid crystals which change color or shade of color not only upon application of an electric potential but also upon removal of the field. The image produced has a comparable outline to that of the path of the electric field. Three chromatic states are evident, the normal color (before the electric potential is applied), the color given off when the electric field is applied, and the color observed when the electric field is removed. All three chromatic states are readily discernible from one another. The encapsulation of the cholesteric liquid crystal provides an unusual advantage regarding electric field behavior because the third chromatic state (electric potential removed) has a much greater longevity with the encapsulated material versus unencapsulated material of identical composition. Other advantages are also discussed.