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High-density spatial light modulator

  • US 7,027,204 B2
  • Filed: 09/17/2004
  • Issued: 04/11/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/26/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A MEMS spatial light modulator comprising:

  • a substrate having a reflective surface; and

    a ribbon, having end supports but no side supports, configured over the reflective surface of the substrate, the ribbon comprising an elongated flat member with a reflective surface, the member spanning a length over a cavity of the substrate and having one or more openings in a middle portion, the opening(s) allowing light to pass through and impinge on the reflective surface of the substrate,wherein the ribbon is deflectable towards the substrate to diffract incident light in a controllable manner.

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