Abstract

An array of two or more tunable electro-optical reflecting elements where the phase response of one to more elements may be adjusted by a variety of approaches including, but not limited to a liquid crystal superstrate, schottky contact(s), ultra-violet radiation pulses, and illumination of photoconductive substances. Methods and apparatus for direct and/or adaptive control of phase response via the above approaches are also discussed.

Document Type

Patent

Patent Number

US 8,223,423 B2

Application Serial Number

12/549,938

Issue Date

7-17-2012

Current Assignee

Joint Assignment w/UCFRF: Lockheed Martin Corporation

Assignee at Issuance

Joint Assignment w/UCFRF: Lockheed Martin Corporation

College

College of Optics and Photonics

Department

CREOL

Allowance Date

3-19-2012

Filing Date

8-28-2009

Assignee at Filing

Joint Assignment w/UCFRF: Lockheed Martin Corporation

Filing Type

Nonprovisional Application Record

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