Angular and spatial light modulation by single digital micromirror device for beam and pattern steering

Brandon Hellman, Joshua Rodriguez, Chuan Luo, Heejoo Choi, Yuzuru Takashima

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Abstract

The "Angular Spatial Light Modulator" (ASLM) utilizes digital micromirror device (DMD) as a binary patterned programmable blazed grating to increase number of output pixels of a DMD by merging geometric and diffractive optical capabilities of the DMD. We demonstrate series of capabilities of the ASLM for beam and pattern steering. In particular, a single-chip beam steering lidar, an extended FOV display, a light-field projector, and a multi-view display which can be implemented into AR/VR systems. We also present our metrology results of wavefront distortion of DMD while micro mirrors are transitioning over between on and off states.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEmerging Digital Micromirror Device Based Systems and Applications XII
EditorsJohn Ehmke, Benjamin L. Lee
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510633513
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
EventEmerging Digital Micromirror Device Based Systems and Applications XII 2020 - San Francisco, United States
Duration: Feb 4 2020Feb 5 2020

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume11294

Conference

ConferenceEmerging Digital Micromirror Device Based Systems and Applications XII 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period2/4/202/5/20

Keywords

  • 3D
  • AR
  • ASLM
  • DMD
  • Display
  • Lidar
  • Micromirror
  • VR

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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