Polarization volume gratings for near-eye displays and novel photonic devices

Kun Yin; Tao Zhan; Jianghao Xiong; Ziqian He; Shin Tson Wu

doi:10.3390/cryst10070561

Polarization volume gratings for near-eye displays and novel photonic devices

Kun Yin, Tao Zhan, Jianghao Xiong, Ziqian He, Shin Tson Wu^*

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University of Central Florida

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Abstract

Liquid crystal-based reflective polarization volume grating (PVG), also known as a linear Bragg–Berry phase optical element or a member of volume Bragg gratings (VBGs), is a functional planar structure with patterned orientation of optical axis. Due to the strong polarization selectivity, nearly 100% diffraction efficiency, large diffraction angle, and simple fabrication process, PVGs have found potential applications in novel photonic devices and emerging near-eye displays. In this review paper, we describe the operation principles, discuss the optical properties, present the fabrication methods, and provide promising applications of PVGs for near-eye displays and novel photonic devices.

Original language	English
Article number	561
Pages (from-to)	1-18
Number of pages	18
Journal	Crystals
Volume	10
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst10070561
Publication status	Published - Jul 2020
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Beam steering
Liquid crystals
Near-eye displays
Planar optics
Polarization volume gratings

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Yin, K., Zhan, T., Xiong, J., He, Z., & Wu, S. T. (2020). Polarization volume gratings for near-eye displays and novel photonic devices. Crystals, 10(7), 1-18. Article 561. https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst10070561

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