Characterization of Reflective TN-LCD, Tuned in Phase-Only Modulation and to Six Wavelengths

Abstract

We present the results of the characterization of a liquid crystal spatial modulator LCR2500. The phase modulation ratio versus applied voltage and six wavelengths was determined. The basic experimental arrangement is a Mach-Zehnder interferometer, where one mirror is a LCR2500. We found the modulation exceeding 2pi radians. The method eliminates errors in the phase due to a mechanical noise.

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